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      The effect of wet cupping on serum lipid concentrations of clinically healthy young men: a randomized controlled trial.

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          The aim of this study was to determine if a reduction in serum lipoproteins, especially LDL cholesterol, is a preventive approach against atherosclerosis. Phlebotomy has been a recommended method to reduce serum lipoprotein levels. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of wet cupping on serum lipoprotein concentrations.

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          Journal
          J Altern Complement Med
          Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)
          1075-5535
          1075-5535
          : 13
          : 1
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Iran Society of Hejamat Research, Tehran, Iran. 60527@irimc.org
          Article
          10.1089/acm.2006.4226
          17309381
          4ab2e134-adf0-441a-aebb-06fc95055849
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