Carobs' impact on human health: a narrative review

Daniela Bonofilgio1,2, Ioanna Tsiligianni3, Antonios Koutelidakis4

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Cosenza, Italy.

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