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1University Department of Marine Studies, University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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The word nutraceutical is coined from two words, "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical", describing natural sources of molecules or substances that have physiological benefit, and the ability to protect human health and well-being and prevent chronic diseases [...].
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