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Original Articles

Saccharide Effects on Cognition and Well-Being in Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Pages 66-80 | Received 17 Aug 2008, Accepted 14 Jul 2009, Published online: 17 Dec 2009

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