People with both low and high starting levels of a blood fat called lipoprotein(a) saw about the same amount of decrease when treated, with drops of 14% and 11% respectively.

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Abstract P176: Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Lowers Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Obese and Overweight Adults: Findings in a Double-Blind Parallel-Arm Study

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Abstract P176: Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Lowers Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Obese and Overweight Adults: Findings in a Double-Blind Parallel-Arm Study

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DOI: 10.1161/circ.149.suppl_1.p176

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