Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 17, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S40-S42 , May 2007

Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Insulin Sensitivity: Observations and Possible Mechanisms

  • Henk F.J. Hendriks, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Henk Hendriks, PhD, TNO Quality of Life, PO Box 360, Zeist 3700 AJ, Netherlands.

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PII: S1047-2797(07)00011-7

doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2007.01.009

Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 17, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S40-S42 , May 2007

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