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The Unanswered Questions About Vitamins
Michael Rychlik reflects on the analytical limits that have guided his career – and why vitamin complexity and bioavailability still leave plenty to investigate
Michael Rychlik’s research has focused on food analysis using mass spectrometry and stable isotopes, spanning flavor, toxins, and vitamins.
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Rychlik says improved analytical methods revealed the complexity of vitamins, but limited sensitivity still prevents measuring them in their natural state.
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Rychlik is interested in vitamin bioavailability and says some vitamins may not be adequately supplied by a general diet.
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Rychlik says identifying and structurally assigning unknown compounds remains tedious and is interested in how AI could help.
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Rychlik describes RAFA as a forum for new methods, emerging food-analysis topics, and discussion with colleagues.
