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Ep. 32 | Scourge of the South

MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

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The Mystery of Pilegra and the Role of Dr. Goldberg

Dr. Goldberg's discovery of vitamin B3 deficiency as the cause of pilegra reveals the impact of diet on health after the Civil War, shedding light on a historical medical mystery and life-saving dietary interventions.

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