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Vascular beneficial effects of polyphenol-rich olive oil and reduced body iron stores

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  1. Comando Brigata Alpina “Julia”, Medical Service, 8 Via S. Agostino, 33100, Udine, Italy

    Luca Mascitelli

  2. NCH Physician Group, 1845 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 110, Naples, FL, 34109, USA

    Mark R. Goldstein

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Mascitelli, L., Goldstein, M.R. Vascular beneficial effects of polyphenol-rich olive oil and reduced body iron stores. Eur J Nutr 52, 1961–1962 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-013-0611-x

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