The Vitamine Manual

"The Vitamine Manual" by Walter H. Eddy is a technical treatise investigating the then-nascent field of vitamin research. It begins by highlighting the circumstances surrounding the discovery of vitamins and explores their function in overall health, and describes the burgeoning scientific research that was starting to paint a clearer picture of their significance. Eddy emphasizes findings on vitamins linked to diseases, such as beri-beri, and their impact in shaping dietary concepts and practices. The book summarizes initial research surrounding vitamins and outlines key experiments and insights related to their function in human physiology and nutrition.