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Role of medicinal plants in ameliorating the lipid and glucose levels in diabetes: A systematic literature review Cover

Role of medicinal plants in ameliorating the lipid and glucose levels in diabetes: A systematic literature review

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|Apr 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/enr-2025-0008 | Journal eISSN: 1336-0329 | Journal ISSN: 1210-0668
Language: English
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Published on: Apr 21, 2025
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