Food Quote by John Gokongwei
“I only take vitamin B complex. Before World War II, I used to take ionized yeast, because in the pre-war era we never heard about vitamins.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business interview, 2010
He highlights how personal supplement choices evolved with scientific knowledge.
In simple terms: Supplements changed as vitamins were discovered.
Key Takeaway
Adapt health to new health information.
Themes
nutrition
history
personal health
science
change
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
personal
historical
When to use this quote
- personal health planning
- dietary adjustments
- historical research
Key Concepts
vitamin discovery
dietary supplements
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay updated on nutrition science?
- What drives your supplement choices?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may not reflect current best practices.
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![“[A vitamin is] a substance you get sick from if you don't eat it.” quote by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/albert-szent-gyorgyi-12856_eating_a-vitamin-is-a-substance-you-get-sick-fr_1580925.jpg)
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