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Can antioxidants prevent endocarditis?
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Not that I'm aware: No good evidence to support that claim.
Answered 9/17/2012
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No: Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves.
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No: No...Antioxidants offer no protection from this.
Answered 9/17/2012
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