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. 2004 Feb 14;328(7436):406; author reply 406-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7436.406-b.

Omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: algae can be source of "fish" oil

Matthew D Barber
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Omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: algae can be source of "fish" oil

Matthew D Barber. BMJ. .
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Marine algae: source of omega 3 fatty acids Credit: SINCLAIR STAMMERS/SPL
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