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“...The Chinese in the 9th century AD utilized a book entitled The Thousand Golden Prescriptions, which described how rice polish could be used to cure beri~beri, as well as other nutritional approaches to the prevention and treatment of disease. It was not until twelve centuries later that the cure for beri~beri was discovered in the West, and it acknowledged to be a vitamin B-1 deficiency disease.”

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Jeffrey Bland is a renowned author born in 1946. His works span a variety of fields, including history, science, and philosophy. Bland is known for his in-depth research and unique perspective, and his books are highly appreciated by readers. more

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