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Junaid H. Khan, M.D., FACC, FACS
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Can antioxidants help prevent a heart attack?
Research into the role of antioxidants in heart disease has been going on for a long period of time. To date there is no definitive evidence that antioxidant or vitamin supplements reduce the incidence of, or m... continue reading about Can antioxidants help prevent a heart attack?
David S H Chang, M.D.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
My husband has bilateral hip and shoulder replacements, a result of having to take Prednisone after his kidney transplant 30 yrs ago. Needless to say, he has had every problem that Prednisone can cause. Could he benefit by taking glucosamine/chondroitin?
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