Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins was a renowned scientist and biochemist who was best known for pioneering research on the essential nutrients required for bodily functions, which he called "vitamins". Synonyms for Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins may include "scientist", "biochemist", "researcher", "academia", "scholar", "innovator", "discovery maker", or simply "Sir Frederick". He won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1929 for his groundbreaking discoveries. Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins left behind a legacy of scientific research and discovery that has contributed greatly to our understanding of nutrition and health.