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Original Research

Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil Consumption as Part of a Weight Loss Diet Does Not Lead to an Adverse Metabolic Profile When Compared to Olive Oil

, PhD, , BA, , RD, MSc & , RD
Pages 547-552 | Received 10 Dec 2007, Accepted 21 Mar 2008, Published online: 13 Jun 2013

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