Casimir Funk
1884-1967
Polish-American biochemist who demonstrated in 1912 that chickens with beriberi recovered when their test diet was supplemented by a concentrate made from rice polishings. Berib...
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The discoverer of vitamins, Polish American biochemist Casimir Funk (1884-1967) found that vitamins B1, B2, C, and D were necessary to human health and that vitamins contributed to the normal function...
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Casimir Funk was a Polish-born American biochemist who pioneered research on dietary requirements and vitamins, especially vitamin B1 which is also known as thiamine. He is also recognized for his res...
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A biochemist and a forerunner in the field of nutritional science, Funk discovered that many human diseases are caused by a lack of certain nutrients that are readily available in some foods. He found...
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Casimir Funk
Casimir Funk
Casimir Funk
Casimir Funk