Eating Quote by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
“[A vitamin is] a substance you get sick from if you don't eat it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Vitamin: The Essential Nutrients, 1935
A vitamin is essential for health, yet deficiency causes illness, so you must obtain it through diet.
In simple terms: Vitamins are needed; lacking them makes you sick.
Ensure you consume a balanced diet rich in vitamins.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- supplement use
- public health campaigns
- clinical nutrition counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify you get enough vitamins daily?
- What foods are your best natural sources?
Vitamins alone cannot cure all diseases; lifestyle factors also matter.