Who Is Known as the Father of Vitamins? Unpacking Casimir Funk's Legacy
                                
                                
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                                In 1912, Polish biochemist Casimir Funk coined the term “vitamine,” a pivotal moment that cemented his place in history as the individual who is known as the father of vitamins. His groundbreaking hypothesis suggested that diseases like beriberi and scurvy were not infections but rather caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.