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Editorial
. 2021 Jul 20;19(7):401.
doi: 10.3390/md19070401.

Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals from Marine Fish and Invertebrates

Vida Šimat  1
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Editorial

Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals from Marine Fish and Invertebrates

Vida Šimat. Mar Drugs. .

Abstract

The word nutraceutical is coined from two words, "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical", describing natural sources of molecules or substances that have physiological benefit, and the ability to protect human health and well-being and prevent chronic diseases [...].

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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