Effects of propolis supplementation on prooxidant-antioxidant balance, oxidative stress biomarkers, and body composition in obese patients with NAFLD: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial

Hamideh Nazari-Bonab ¹ , Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz ¹, Helda Tutunchi ² , Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani ³ *

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