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Kristin Marmsjö, Helen Rosenlund, Inger Kull, Niclas Håkansson, Magnus Wickman, Göran Pershagen, Anna Bergström. (2009) Use of multivitamin supplements in relation to allergic disease in 8-y-old children, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 90(6): 1693–1698. Available from: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/90/6/1693/4598136
Josling P and Steadman S. (2003) Use of Cellulose Powder for the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Advances in Natural Therapy. 20(4). Available from: https://www.natlallergy.com/images/art/Cellulosepowder.pdf
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