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The scientific substantiation of health claims with particular reference to the grading of evidence

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Richardson, D.P. The scientific substantiation of health claims with particular reference to the grading of evidence. Eur J Nutr 44, 319–324 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-005-0577-4

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