At last I have succeeded in tracking down authentic information regarding the little vitamines A, B. and C, who make their lair in our orange peel. A most interesting interview with Dr. Hsiang-Chuan Hou. IND, Msc, of the Division of Physiological Sciences, Henry Lester Institute of Medical Science, has put me right in this interesting subject.
Dr. Hou, who has made an intensive study of matters pertaining to diet and health, informs me that in fresh orange peel is to be found the elusive vitamines A., B. and C. There is no Vitamine D. in orange peel. B. and C. contents can be released merely by boiling the fresh peel in water for a few minutes and then leaving it to stand for a while. Vitamin A. is more difficult, and will only emerge under the influence of alcohol. Consequently, the peel soaked in alcohol will release Vitamin A. Among other uses, this vitamin is successful in combating eye infections, but if you have been in the habit of infusing orange peel in your cocktails, that is not the reason why you may at times have seen double. It is also useful against skin troubles, and certain gastrointestinal affections.
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