Quantitative Experiments Upon the Occurrence of Vitamin a in the Body, and the Influence of the Food

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Lyman Crowell Boynton

Quantitative Experiments Upon the Occurrence of Vitamin a in the Body, and the Influence of the Food

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Lyman Crowell Boynton

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Dietetics & nutrition; Biochemistry; Diets & dieting

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""Quantitative Experiments Upon the Occurrence of Vitamin a in the Body, and the Influence of the Food"" is a rigorous scientific study exploring the biochemical distribution and dietary impact of Vitamin A. Produced during a transformative era in nutritional research, this work provides a detailed account of laboratory experiments designed to measure the presence of this essential micronutrient within the body. The text meticulously documents how varying food sources and dietary habits influence the concentration and storage of Vitamin A, offering early empirical evidence for the critical link between nutrition and physiological health.

This monograph serves as an important historical record of early 20th-century biochemistry and the burgeoning field of vitaminology. By focusing on quantitative data and controlled experimental conditions, the work seeks to establish a clearer understanding of how vitamins function as vital components of biological life. For researchers, historians of science, and those interested in the evolution of health sciences, ""Quantitative Experiments Upon the Occurrence of Vitamin a in the Body, and the Influence of the Food"" offers a fascinating look at the foundational methodologies that paved the way for modern nutritional standards and our contemporary understanding of fat-soluble vitamins.

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By: Lyman Crowell Boynton
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 50g
ISBN: 9781025932514
ISBN 10: 102593251X
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active