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In vitro

Studied outside a living body, such as in cells in a laboratory.

This can reveal possible mechanisms. It does not establish a benefit in people.

Read the source ↗ · Checked 2026-09-14. Plain-language explanation by SO·DYK; not a clinical review.

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