ISBN: 9781332072521 - The Vitamine Manual: A Presentation of Essential Data About the New Food Factors (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the fascinating origins of our understanding of vitamins, from their discovery at the turn of the 20th century to their classification into Groups A, B, and C. The author offers a journey through the scientific breakthroughs and controversies that shaped our knowledge of these essential nutrients. Along the way, you'll learn how vitamins were first identified as the missing factor in mysterious illnesses like scurvy and beri-beri, and how scientists like Funk coined the term "vitamine" to describe their life-giving properties. The book explores the various theories and experiments that led to the classification of vitamins and highlights the ongoing research that continues to deepen our understanding of their role in human health and disease. Through a detailed historical lens, this book illuminates the scientific journey that transformed our knowledge of nutrition and its profound impact on our daily lives. 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. print-on-demand item.…