The Vitamins (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1332072445 / 9781332072446

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of a groundbreaking scientific discovery: the existence of vitamins. It explores how the concept of vitamins emerged from observations of diseases like scurvy and beriberi, and how scientists gradually unraveled the role these vital substances play in human health. The author meticulously traces the work of pioneers like Eijkman, Hopkins, and McCollum, showcasing the evolution of research methods and the debate surrounding the chemical nature of these elusive compounds. While the book focuses primarily on the antineuritic vitamin, known as vitamin B, it also discusses the antiscorbutic vitamin (vitamin C) and the fat-soluble vitamin (vitamin A), laying the foundation for our understanding of these crucial nutrients. The book's insights into the discovery of vitamins offer a valuable glimpse into the world of scientific discovery, highlighting the persistent quest to unravel the secrets of human health and nutrition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
The Vitamins (Classic Reprint)
Author
H. C. Sherman, S. L. Smith
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
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1332072445
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9781332072446
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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