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Effects of Oral Supplementation with Cystine and Theanine on the Immune Function of Athletes in Endurance Exercise: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

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Pages 817-821 | Received 18 Sep 2008, Accepted 01 Dec 2008, Published online: 22 May 2014

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