VITAMINS
Th existence of a fourth and hitherto unknown food vitamin—vitamin D—is revealed by experiments conducted at the School of Bio-chemistry, Cambridge which have also brought to light the vitamin value of lemon and orange peel. The research work on which this announcement is based has been carried out over a period of two years by Dr. S. G. Willimott, PhD. and his collaborators, who, after prolonged experiments with white rats and guinea pigs have proved that vitamins exist in Varying amounts in the peel of citrus fruits. "Hitherto the contents of lemon rind have been a mystery," said Dr. Willimott in an interview. "By microscopic studies we havo traced a remarkable botanical system in the peel resembling veins and arteries, and it would: appear probable that tho plant uses this system to transport vitamins manufactured by the help of the sun's rays into the actual body of the fruit." ■■'■.'
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 91, 14 October 1926, Page 16
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150VITAMINS Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 91, 14 October 1926, Page 16
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