Extended essay: To what extent does a plant-based diet lower the risk of coronary artery disease?
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affects the arteries of the heart it is called coronary artery disease. 7 Triglycerides are lipid
compounds in the bloodstream. They’re the kind of fats that are either used by the body to
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