What is Casimir Funk Best Known For?

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He formulated the concept of VITAMINS

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Casimir Funk coined "Vitamines" in 1912

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Casimir Funk was a Polish biochemist who discovered Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

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He became a naturalized American citizen for his contributions to nutrition

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He conducted the majority of his vitamin research in Berlin, Germany

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Casimir Funk linked diseases like scurvy to vitamin deficiency in 1912

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Today Casimir Funk is celebrated as the father of vitamin therapy.

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