Casimir Funk
Polish biochemist who discovered vitamins
Born
February 23rd, 1884
141 years ago
Died
1967
58 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Poland
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A Polish biochemist contributed to the study of vitamins and their essential role in human health. Identified and named the term 'vitamin' in 1912, proposing that certain dietary substances were vital for preventing diseases. Conducted significant research on nutritional deficiencies and their effects, particularly in relation to beriberi and pellagra. His work laid foundational concepts in biochemistry and nutrition, enhancing understanding of dietary needs.
Proposed the vitamin classification system
Discovered thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Research on nutritional deficiency diseases
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