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There was no additional effect on the reduction in blood pressure by the type of fatty acid consumed in the diet.
Dietary fatty acid composition may not significantly influence blood pressure reduction in the context of weight loss.
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There was no additional effect on the reduction in BP by the type of FA consumed in the diet.
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Role of weight loss and polyunsaturated fatty acids in improving metabolic fitness in moderately obese, moderately hypertensive subjects
Adamandia D. Kriketos et al. · Journal of Hypertension · 2001
DOI 10.1097/00004872-200110000-00007
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