Vitamins Discovery
Kazimierz (Casimir) Funk, a Polish biochemist, revolutionized nutritional science by discovering vitamins in the early 20th century. Funk’s identification of these essential nutrients and his hypothesis that certain diseases were caused by vitamin deficiencies led to a profound understanding of the role of diet in health. This breakthrough has had a lasting impact on medicine, dietetics, and public health, leading to the prevention of diseases like scurvy, rickets, and beriberi, and improving the overall health and well-being of millions worldwide.
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