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I must admit that when I chose the name, "vitamine," I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it was necessary for me to choose a name that would sound well and serve as a catchword, since I had already at that time no doubt about the importance and the future popularity of the new field.

Casimir Funk

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Casimir Funk (1922). “The Vitamines”

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Born: February 23, 1884
Died: November 19, 1967
Occupation: Biochemist
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