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Marijuana Users Have Increased apoC3, Triglycerides
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Title Marijuana Users Have Increased apoC3, Triglycerides
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574747?src=rss
Description Heavy, chronic use of marijuana causes increased levels of apolipoprotein C3, which in turn results in a major increase in triglyceride levels, a small study shows. The findings may explain some of the vascular effects of marijuana that have been observed, say the researchers. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 20, 2008
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