Theobroma cacao (cocoa) supplementation in the treatment of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
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01/01/2010
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| Resumo |
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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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine |
| Palavras-Chave | #Liver - Diseases - Treatment #Fatty liver - Treatment #Cocoa - Health aspects |
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