
BY - WALTER H. EDDY - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
CHAPTER I - HOW VITAMINES WERE DISCOVERED - CHAPTER II - THE ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE THE CHEMICAL NATURE OF A VITAMINE - CHAPTER III - THE METHODS USED IN TESTING FOR VITAMINES - CHAPTER IV - THE YEAST TEST FOR VITAMINE B - CHAPTER V - THE SOURCES OF THE VITAMINES - CHAPTER VI - THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE VITAMINES - CHAPTER VII - HOW TO UTILIZE THE VITAMINES IN DIETS - CHAPTER VIII - AVITAMINOSES OR THE DISEASES THAT RESULT FROM VITAMINE DEFICIENCIES - CHAPTER IX - BIBLIOGRAPHY - PREFACE
WALTER H. EDDY.
CHAPTER I - HOW VITAMINES WERE DISCOVERED
CHAPTER II - THE ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE THE CHEMICAL NATURE OF A VITAMINE
CHAPTER III - THE METHODS USED IN TESTING FOR VITAMINES
CHAPTER IV - THE YEAST TEST FOR VITAMINE "B"
CHAPTER V - THE SOURCES OF THE VITAMINE
CHAPTER VI - THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE VITAMINE
CHAPTER VIII - AVITAMINOSES OR THE DISEASES THAT RESULT FROM VITAMINE DEFICIENCIES
A clear, concise guide that brings the rapidly expanding world of vitamins within reach of both laboratory students and curious readers. Beginning with the early mystery of beri‑beri and Casimir Funk’s coining of “vitamine,” the book traces how a handful of mysterious food factors grew into a family of essential nutrients, each with its own story and significance.
Organized into short, practical chapters, the manual covers everything from early attempts to pin down the chemicals’ structures to the laboratory tests that verify their presence. Readers will find useful tables of food sources, a rundown of the physiological roles of vitamins A, B and C, and straightforward advice on incorporating these factors into a balanced diet. A bibliography and notes on ongoing controversies round out a resource that feels both scholarly and approachable, ideal for anyone eager to explore the science behind the nutrients that keep us healthy.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (242K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1877–1959
A teacher and nutrition writer from the early days of vitamin research, he helped explain a fast-changing new field to students and general readers alike. His books brought physiology, diet, and public health together in a practical way.
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