Why Columbus' crew didn't get scurvy

One assumption is that the voyage from the Canaries to the Caribbean only took about five weeks. Scurvy symptoms usually start showing up after one to three months without vitamin C, so they were well within the safe zone. Plus, before setting sail from Spain, they stopped in the Canaries, where they likely stocked up on fresh foods, including citrus. It's not just citrus that prevents scurvy. Any fresh fruit or veggies can do the trick. So, Columbus' crew probably had a decent supply of fresh produce to keep them healthy. #History