The role of polyphenols in modern nutrition

Nutrition Bulletin

Volumn 42, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 226-235

  Williamson, G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

cardiovascular disease; coffee; flavonoids; fruit; tea; type 2 diabetes

Indexed keywords

EID: 85027557262     PISSN: 14719827     EISSN: 14673010     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12278     Document Type: Review

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