Which vitamin was first invented? Understanding Discovery vs. Synthesis
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While the term 'vitamin' was first coined in 1912, the history of these vital nutrients extends much further back. Many people wonder which vitamin was first *invented*, but it is more accurate to ask which one was first *discovered* and later synthesized, as vitamins are naturally occurring compounds. This key distinction separates the act of finding something that already exists from the act of creating something new.
