Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract Alleviates NASH in Mice: Exploration of Inflammation and Gut Microbiota.
- Jiang FY et al (2024).
- Nutrients.
- DOI:
- 10.3390/nu16111782
- PubMed:
- 38892715
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