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Milk Protein Helps Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can reduce the side affects by supplementing a protein called lactoferrin.

Milk Protein Helps Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

Milk Protein Helps Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

A milk protein known as lactoferrin can bring relief to millions of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, as it helps reduce its side effects, reveals a new study.

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