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26 February 2024

  • 15:0915:09, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1,375‎ N Vitamin B12 ‎ Created page with "The discovery of Vitamin B12 is closely tied to the quest to understand pernicious anemia, a condition characterized by a decrease in red blood cells. In the early 20th century, researchers George Whipple and George Minot observed that consuming raw liver led to improvements in pernicious anemia. This led to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1934 for their work. In the 1940s, chemists isolated the active component responsible for treating pernicious anemia, a..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0915:09, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1,101‎ N Vitamin B9 ‎ Created page with "The history of Vitamin B9 is fascinating and involves the identification of a nutrient crucial for preventing neural tube defects in newborns. In the 1930s, Lucy Wills, a British hematologist, conducted groundbreaking research in India. She observed a higher incidence of anemia in pregnant women, which led to adverse outcomes such as stillbirths and neural tube defects in their offspring. Wills conducted experiments with yeast extract and discovered that it had a preven..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0715:07, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1,167‎ N Vitamin B7 ‎ Created page with "Vitamin B7, also known as biotin, was discovered in the early 20th century as well. In the 1920s, researchers found that consuming large amounts of raw egg whites led to a condition called "egg white injury" in animals, characterized by hair loss and dermatitis. This condition was later attributed to a substance in egg whites that interfered with the absorption of a B-vitamin, which was identified as biotin. In 1936, Hungarian scientist Paul Gyorgy (the same researcher..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0615:06, 26 February 2024 diff hist +2,432‎ N Vitamin B6 ‎ Created page with "The history of Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a fascinating journey that involves the identification of its various forms and understanding its crucial roles in human health. The story begins with the broader recognition of B-complex vitamins in the early 20th century. Researchers were discovering that certain dietary factors were essential for preventing deficiency diseases, and the concept of vitamins as vital nutrients gained prominence. In the 1930s and 1..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0515:05, 26 February 2024 diff hist +2,052‎ N Vitamin B5 ‎ Created page with "The history of Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is intertwined with the broader exploration of B-complex vitamins and their roles in nutrition. The discovery of pantothenic acid can be traced back to the early 20th century. The term "vitamin" was coined in 1912 by Polish biochemist Casimir Funk, and the concept of essential nutrients gained prominence. The B vitamins were later identified as a group of distinct but interrelated compounds crucial for various b..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0015:00, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1‎ Vitamin K ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5914:59, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1‎ Vitamin B3 ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5914:59, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1‎ Vitamin B2 ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5814:58, 26 February 2024 diff hist +1‎ Vitamin B1 ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5714:57, 26 February 2024 diff hist 0‎ Vitamin D ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5514:55, 26 February 2024 diff hist +703‎ N Category:Vitamins ‎ Created page with "Vitamins, indispensable nutrients essential for the optimal functioning of the human body, represent the bedrock of our existence. These organic compounds are vital contributors to various physiological processes, playing a crucial role in supporting growth, development, and overall well-being. As fundamental building blocks, vitamins are not mere supplements but rather integral components that sustain the intricate web of life, ensuring the seamless operation of our com..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:4514:45, 26 February 2024 diff hist +2,136‎ N Vitamin B3 ‎ Created page with "The story of Vitamin B3 dates back to the early 20th century. The term "vitamin" itself was coined by Polish biochemist Casimir Funk in 1912. Around the same time, scientists were making discoveries related to various essential nutrients, and the concept of vitamins as vital dietary components emerged. The discovery of Vitamin B3 can be attributed to the pioneering work of the biochemist Conrad Elvehjem in the 1930s. Elvehjem was investigating a substance called nicotin..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:4314:43, 26 February 2024 diff hist +2,269‎ N Vitamin B2 ‎ Created page with "Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is one of the water-soluble B vitamins crucial for energy metabolism and various physiological processes. The history of Vitamin B2 is intertwined with the broader exploration of the B-complex vitamins. The concept of B vitamins emerged in the early 20th century as researchers began to recognize that certain diseases, such as beriberi and pellagra, were linked to dietary deficiencies. In the 1920s, the Hungarian biochemist Paul György conduct..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:4214:42, 26 February 2024 diff hist +2,613‎ N Vitamin B1 ‎ Created page with "Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in energy metabolism and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Here's a brief history of vitamin B1: # Discovery and Isolation: #* Thiamine was first discovered in the late 19th century when researchers were investigating the causes of a nutritional deficiency disease called beriberi. #* In the 1880s, a Dutch physician named Christiaan Eijkman conducted studies in Java, Ind..." Tag: Visual edit

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