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Original Research

Dietary Milled Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil Improve N-3 Fatty Acid Status and Do Not Affect Glycemic Control in Individuals with Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes

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Pages 72-80 | Received 15 Dec 2008, Accepted 13 Nov 2009, Published online: 08 Jun 2013

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