Otto Fritz Meyerhof

Otto Fritz Meyerhof was a German biochemist best known for his groundbreaking research on how cells produce energy. He investigated the “glycolysis” process, where glucose is broken down to generate energy, a fundamental mechanism in all living organisms. His work laid the foundation for understanding how our bodies convert food into energy and has important implications for health and metabolism. In recognition of his contributions, Meyerhof received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1922. His discoveries significantly advanced the fields of biochemistry and physiology, helping explain how life processes function on a cellular level.