CONSUMPTION OF EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL RICH IN PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS HAS BENEFICIAL ANTIOXIDANT EFFECTS IN HEALTHY HUMAN ADULTS

Consumption of extra-virgin olive oil rich in phenolic compounds has beneficial antioxidant effects in healthy human adults

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) possesses beneficial health effects due to its antioxidant activity.In a controlled before-and-after supplementation trial (45 healthy adults), we examined the effects of daily consumption (30 days (d), 50 mL/d) of EVOO rich in phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and antioxidant enzymes (catalase (CAT), superoxide

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Sociolinguistic variation and the public interest

Although the disparity between sociolinguistic knowledge and popular beliefs about language diversity is well documented, little proactive attention has been given to changing public misconceptions.How can programs about linguistic diversity be presented when the prevailing public language ideology is largely fueled by the principle of linguistic s

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Utilization of health houses in Damavand city

Objective(s): This survey investigates factors affecting health houses services utilization in Damavand, a small city in Tehran province.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 people aged above 30 years who lived in the catchment area of different health houses (Primary health care or PHC clinics) in Damavand in 2003-04.14 out o

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