Casimir Funk
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title:
Casimir Funk
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Casimir Funk was a Polish biochemist generally credited with being among the first to formulate the concept of vitamins after publishing a landmark medical writing in 1912. He highlighted these "vital amines" as critical in fighting significant diseases such as pellagra and rickets, and his analysis influenced a major shift in scientific thinking. His scientific work involved research in Poland, France and the United Kingdom. In 1920, he became a citizen of the United States where he continued h
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Polish-American biochemist (1884–1967)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_Funk
date created:
2002-02-19T03:16:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T06:13:47Z
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