منابع مشابه
A Safety Review of Noni Fruit Juice
Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) fruit has been used in tropical regions as both food and folk medicine. The recent use of noni as a dietary supplement has increased greatly. To describe the safety of this fruit, a literature review and data from new studies are presented. Several preclinical safety tests and a human clinical safety study have revealed no adverse health effects, even at high doses....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Gastroenterology
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1007-9327
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i22.3616