In fact, beriberi is a rare but easily treatable disease caused by lack of Vitamin B1 (thiamine), which is abundant in unpolished rice.

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Gehrig thinks the Thiamine injections are working and making him stronger.

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The race was one of 21 events Schwartz will hit in Texas, Florida and Wisconsin this year to market Stampede Light, enhanced with thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and folate.

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