Szentgyörgyi Albert

Szentgyörgyi Albert was a Hungarian scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1937 for discovering vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. His research helped explain how this essential nutrient supports immune function and prevents diseases like scurvy. Szentgyörgyi's work significantly advanced understanding of the body's biochemical processes and highlighted the importance of vitamins in maintaining health. His contributions remain fundamental in nutrition science and have improved public health worldwide.