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Polly wants her phenols.(Brief Article)

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Increasing your intake of polyphenols--by eating more fruits and vegetables such as apricots or onions, or by taking supplements--may help to prevent intestinal cancer. That's the conclusion of a report by a group of 14 European partners who participate in the Polybind ...

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