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Effect of natural honey on lowering lipid profile

Mohammed K. Alkhalifah, Khaled A. Alabduljabbar and Abdullah H. Alkhenizan
Saudi Medical Journal May 2021, 42 (5) 473-480; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2021.42.5.20200664

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