CernitolTM treatment of Chronic Alcoholics
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In a double blind test, 44 patients being treated for chronic alcoholism were divided into two random groups and given CernitolTM, a pollen preparation, or placebos, respectively. The study revealed considerable differences between the groups for the following variables and in favour of the group undergoing treatment: overall result according to the doctor, body weight, appetite, asthenia, psychomotor capacity and memory.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012