Saturated fat is not the major issue

@article{Malhotra2013SaturatedFI,
  title={Saturated fat is not the major issue},
  author={Aseem Malhotra},
  journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={347}
}
  • Aseem Malhotra
  • Published 22 October 2013
  • Art
  • BMJ : British Medical Journal
Let’s bust the myth of its role in heart disease 
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