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Orally Ingested Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics as Countermeasures for Respiratory Tract Infections in Nonelderly Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal Article · · Advances in Nutrition
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Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0014664
OSTI ID:
2205362
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 2425755
Journal Information:
Advances in Nutrition, Journal Name: Advances in Nutrition Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 13; ISSN 2161-8313
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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