Consumption of cranberry polyphenols enhances human γδ-T cell proliferation and reduces the number of symptoms associated with colds and influenza: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention study - Nantz, Meri P; Rowe, Cheryl A; Muller, Catherine; Creasy, Rebecca; Colee, James; Khoo, Christina; Percival, Susan S (Nutrition journal, 2013)
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