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| French par·a·dox |
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low heart disease despite high fat intake: the paradox by which the French have a low incidence of coronary heart disease despite a diet that is typically high in fat and cholesterol. Proposed explanations include the antioxidant effect of flavonoids in red wine and the protective effect of olive oil on the heart.
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