3.5 Meta-analysis The included studies showed substantial heterogeneity (I 2 = 99.6%, p 0.05), supporting the conclusion of comparable efficacy and the lack of a clear doseresponse relationship
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Its theoretical mechanisms and observed effects in animal studies have led to interest in applications for companion animals, though veterinary use remains investigational
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