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Irwin Stone

(1906–1984) Biochemist

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Irwin Stone was a biochemist, best known for The healing factor: "vitamin C" against disease.

Quick Facts About Irwin Stone

Born
November 30, 1906
Died
January 1, 1984
Profession
Biochemist
Notable works
The healing factor: "vitamin C" against disease

About Irwin Stone

Irwin Stone (1907–1984) was an American biochemist, chemical engineer, and writer. He was the first to use ascorbic acid in the food processing industry as a preservative, and originated and published the hypothesis that humans require much larger amounts of Vitamin C for optimal health than is necessary to prevent scurvy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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