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Relevance of functional foods in the Mediterranean diet: the role of olive oil, berries and honey in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases

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Pages 893-920 | Received 25 Jul 2018, Accepted 16 Sep 2018, Published online: 13 Nov 2018

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