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A very healthy food
A recent study, carried out by the Federal University
of Pará, concluded that açaí helps prevent cardiovascular
diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. The fruit also
5 has other benefits for our health: it helps the intestines
[5] work well and efficiently. It also delays the aging process
in cells. In addition to all these benefits, other studies
done recently ______ that the fruit is also good for
our sight and stimulates our memory.
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GLOSSARY
carried out — realizado
stroke — derrame
“delays”, (line 5), is closest in meaning to
