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Vitamin Discovery Challenges
- Discovering vitamins was a long process, complicated by the simultaneous discovery of germs.
- The focus on bacteria made it harder to recognize diseases caused by deficiencies.
Scurvy at Sea
- Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, plagued sailors on long voyages without fresh produce.
- Symptoms include open sores, gum problems, and tooth loss.
Industrialization and Vitamins
- Mass food production during the industrial revolution often destroyed vitamins.
- This led to fortifying foods, but also caused public anxiety about invisible nutrients.