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Is it true that plant based diets cure cardiovascular risk factors and drugs just treat symptoms?
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Diets: There are many foods that are good for controlling cardiovascular risk, particularly when you are also taking the prescribed medication. That said, "too much of a good thing" is not always good for you.
Answered 6/18/2015
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