Linus Pauling was one of the most successful scientists of the 20th century. He was the first scientist to win two unshared Nobel Prizes -- one for science and one for peace. Pauling is best known, however, for his advocacy of vitamin C.

Linus Pauling's unrelenting battle for the recognition of vitamin C as an essential bulwark against disease brought upon him the wrath of many in the medical profession. He was also able to count among his enemies much of the research community, whom he challenged with accusations of improper testing of vitamin C against cancer. The ...

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