The China Study - Complete References

Chapter 18

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11. I strongly recommend reading John Robbins' "The Food Revolution," which convincingly details the connection between your diet and the environment.

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13. Blood flow is related to the fourth power of the radius of the cross-section of the vessel. A surprisingly small increase in the opening of the artery makes a huge difference in the all important blood flow.

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