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Hoffmann G, Aramaki S, Blum-Hoffmann E, Nyhan WL, Sweetman L
It is also beneficial for managing the risk factors of the condition, as the amino acid can help reduce the blood sugar levels [6]
Study population In this study, RA outpatients with chronic established RA were invited to participate
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