A carotenoid health index based on plasma carotenoids and health outcomes.

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Published in Nutrients on December 08, 2011

Authors

Michael S Donaldson1

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1: Hallelujah Acres Foundation, Zillah, WA 98953, USA. michael@hacres.com

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