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Theobroma cacao (cocoa) supplementation in the treatment of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

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posted on 2010-01-01, 00:00 authored by Mile Janevski
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a chronic disease that results from accumulation of fat within the liver that subsequently stimulates free radicals to damage the cells of the liver. Cocoa is a rich source of antioxidants and it was found that its consumption could slow the development of NASH.

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Deakin University, Victoria, 2010.

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xx, 189 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.

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Ph.D.

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Faculty of Health

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School of Medicine

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