Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanistic Insights and Nutritional Management Strategies

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Editorial

Ehud Grossman. Nutrients. 2025.

. 2025 Jul 10;17(14):2281.

doi: 10.3390/nu17142281.

Abstract

Obesity and overweight represent a growing global epidemic [...].

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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