Sumac (Rhus Coriaria) and Dyslipidemia
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Dyslipidemia is a crucial risk factor for atherosclerosis , and an abnormal metabolic condition characterized by disorders in lipid profile . Dyslipidemia is a critical yet controllable risk factor in coronary vascular disease (CVD) which cause deaths . Antioxidant activity of sumac fruits against lipid peroxidation and free radicals was reported previously .
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volume 7 issue 4
pages 420- 423
publication date 2022-11
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