Acerola Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acerola Non-Alcohol against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Acerola Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vitamin c source, immune support, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 128 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Acerola extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic acerola extract. Acerola is a tropical fruit rich in vitamin C, which is why it's used as a supplement source for this nutrient.
The liquid also contains two inactive ingredients — vegetable palm glycerin and artesian Hawaiian water — as the base.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence supports acerola for one use: it's possibly effective for vitamin C deficiency. For other conditions — atherosclerosis, common cold, and diarrhea — the evidence isn't established in our data.
If you're thinking of taking this for one of those reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence is solid enough for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Acerola is generally considered safe when used in food amounts or as directed on the label. However, safety data on concentrated supplements is limited, so talk with your doctor before using this product at higher doses.
In rare cases, people have reported allergic reactions (rash, breathing trouble, rapid heart rate) — one case involved cross-reactivity with latex protein. Large doses of vitamin C (over 2,000 mg daily) can cause osmotic diarrhea and stomach upset.
There's also a case report of rectal blockage in a young child who ate acerola fruits daily over a week. Pregnancy and lactation safety data is not on file for this ingredient.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before you start if you take chemotherapy drugs (alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics — Moderate concern), estrogens like birth control or hormone replacement therapy, aspirin, warfarin, or aluminum-containing antacids. These carry documented interactions with acerola's vitamin C content, though some are minor in practice.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Acerola Non-Alcohol is a straightforward vitamin C supplement, possibly effective for C deficiency. If you take chemotherapy drugs, estrogens, aspirin, warfarin, or aluminum-containing antacids, check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are mostly theoretical at typical supplement doses, but your individual situation matters.
Talk to your doctor before using concentrated acerola if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.
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General information
Key facts about Acerola Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 6339127890367 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238020 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acerola Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Acerola extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3
Contains no alcohol
Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.
Non GMO Gluten free
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Not to be used during pregnancy.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening.
Formula
(Malpighia glabra)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Acerola Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acerola Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm
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Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Acerola extract
Interacts with128 drugs
Acerola is a small tropical fruit prized for its very high natural vitamin C content, and it is mostly used as a food-based source of vitamin C and an...
Certified organic Acerola extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acerola Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Acerola Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm contains certified organic acerola extract, which interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concerns are two classes of chemotherapy drugs: alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics (both Moderate severity). Acerola is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant, and there's theoretical concern that antioxidants might reduce how well these chemo drugs work.
The reasoning is that some chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells by generating free radicals, and antioxidants neutralize free radicals — potentially undermining treatment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Several other medication types carry Minor-level interactions. Estrogens (including birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy) might have increased effects if you're taking acerola, because vitamin C can raise plasma estrogen levels.
Aspirin and warfarin (a blood thinner) may be less effective, though acerola's vitamin C content is probably too low to cause real problems in practice. Aluminum-containing products (like some antacids) might have increased absorption.
Altogether, these interactions span 128 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acerola Non-Alcohol interact with 128 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Acerola Non-Alcohol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Acerola extract
AltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Altretamine interactionBendamustineBelrapzo, Treanda, Vivimusta
How Bendamustine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Bendamustine interactionBendamustine HydrochlorideBendeka
How Bendamustine Hydrochloride interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Bendamustine Hydrochloride interactionBleomycinBlenoxane
How Bleomycin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Bleomycin interactionBusulfanBusulfex, Myleran
How Busulfan interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Busulfan interactionCarboplatinParaplatin
How Carboplatin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Carboplatin interactionCarmustineBiCNU, Gliadel, Gliadel Wafer
How Carmustine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Carmustine interactionChlorambucilLeukeran
How Chlorambucil interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Chlorambucil interactionCisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Cisplatin interactionCyclophosphamideCytoxan, Neosar
How Cyclophosphamide interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Cyclophosphamide interactionDacarbazineDTIC-Dome
How Dacarbazine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Dacarbazine interactionDactinomycinCosmegan, Cosmegen
How Dactinomycin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Dactinomycin interactionDaunorubicin CitrateDaunoXome
How Daunorubicin Citrate interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Daunorubicin Citrate interactionDaunorubicin HydrochlorideCerubidine
How Daunorubicin Hydrochloride interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Daunorubicin Hydrochloride interactionDaunorubicin, CytarabineVyxeos
How Daunorubicin, Cytarabine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Daunorubicin, Cytarabine interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Doripenem interactionDoxorubicinAdriamycin, Caelyx, Doxil, Myocet, Rubex
How Doxorubicin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Doxorubicin interactionEpirubicinEllence
How Epirubicin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Epirubicin interactionEstramustine Phosphate SodiumEmcyt
How Estramustine Phosphate Sodium interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Estramustine Phosphate Sodium interactionIdarubicinIdamycin
How Idarubicin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Idarubicin interactionIfosfamideIfex
How Ifosfamide interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Ifosfamide interactionLomustineCeenu
How Lomustine interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Lomustine interactionLurbinectedinZepzelca
How Lurbinectedin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Lurbinectedin interactionMechlorethamine HydrochlorideValchlor
How Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride interactionMelphalanAlkeran, Hepzato
How Melphalan interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Melphalan interactionMelphalan FlufenamidePepaxto
How Melphalan Flufenamide interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Melphalan Flufenamide interactionMelphalan HydrochlorideEvomela
How Melphalan Hydrochloride interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Melphalan Hydrochloride interactionMitomycinJelmyto, Mitosol, Mutamycin
How Mitomycin interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Mitomycin interactionMitomycin CMitozytrex
How Mitomycin C interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Mitomycin C interactionMitoxantroneNovantrone
How Mitoxantrone interacts with Acerola Non-Alcohol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acerola ExtractAntitumor Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Read the full Certified Organic Acerola Extract + Mitoxantrone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Acerola Non-Alcohol with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
certified organic Acerola extract
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Acerola contains vitamin C, an antioxidant. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as alkylating agents. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make alkylating chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on chemotherapy.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of acerola might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Acerola contains vitamin C, an antioxidant. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as antitumor antibiotics. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Theoretically, concomitant use of acerola with aluminum salts might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed.
Acerola contains vitamin C. It is thought that vitamin C chelates aluminum, keeping it in solution and available for absorption. In people with normal renal function, urinary excretion of aluminum likely increases, making aluminum retention and toxicity unlikely. However, patients with renal failure who take aluminum-containing compounds, such as phosphate binders, should avoid acerola in doses that provide more vitamin C than the recommended dietary allowances.
Aspirin
Theoretically, acerola might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Acerola contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of acerola is typically about 2000 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between acerola and aspirin is unlikely.
Estrogens
Theoretically, concomitant use of acerola with estrogens might increase estrogenic effects.
Acerola contains vitamin C. Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% have occurred under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. However, increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when women who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, acerola might reduce the effectiveness of warfarin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Acerola contains vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin, possibly by causing diarrhea and reducing warfarin absorption. This occurred in two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C, and resulted in decreased prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily of vitamin C can also reduce warfarin absorption, but this does not seem to be clinically significant. The vitamin C content of acerola is typically about 2000 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between acerola and warfarin is unlikely.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Acerola Non-Alcohol, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
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Sources & How We Checked
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The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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