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Bergmann, M.M., Hernandez, V. & Hart, A. No controversial role of alcohol consumption in the development of inflammatory bowel diseases. Eur J Clin Nutr 72, 305–306 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-017-0045-2
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