Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
He put it in the newspaper
Joseph Goldberger, a physician in the U.S. government's Hygienic Laboratory, the predecessor of the National Institutes of Health, discovered the cause of pellagra and stepped on a number of medical toes when his research experiments showed that diet and not germs (the currently held medical theory) caused the disease.
he knew in the south every had pellagra
Dr. Goldberger could have provided more convincing evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition by conducting controlled dietary experiments with diverse populations, ensuring that one group received a diet rich in niacin and other essential nutrients while the other group maintained a diet deficient in these nutrients. Additionally, he could have documented the onset and resolution of pellagra symptoms in relation to dietary changes over time, alongside rigorous statistical analysis to establish a clear correlation. Including biochemical studies to measure niacin levels in affected individuals could have further strengthened his findings.
He could have provided more convincing evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition by conducting controlled clinical trials that directly linked dietary deficiencies to the onset of the disease. Additionally, incorporating epidemiological studies that tracked dietary habits and prevalence rates of pellagra in different populations would strengthen his argument. Gathering testimonials and case studies from affected individuals regarding their nutritional intake prior to developing symptoms would also add personal insight and credibility to his findings. Finally, using biochemical analysis to demonstrate the impact of specific nutrient deficiencies on health could offer a more scientific basis for his claims.
The evidence was that poor people were the only ones who were getting Pellagra. Because of their poor diet.
his first step was 2 change the peoples diets
Got better when diet changed
Got better when diet changed
idk I'm trying to find it myself.
Dr. Joseph Goldberger observed that pellagra was not contagious like infectious diseases, as it did not spread through direct contact. He also noted that certain dietary factors, such as a lack of niacin and a diet high in corn, played a role in the development of pellagra. Additionally, through experiments on prisoners, he demonstrated that a balanced diet could prevent and cure pellagra.