Background Cocoa extract is a source of flavanols that favorably influence vascular risk
factors in small and short-term trials, yet effects on clinical cardiovascular events are …

Cocoa products and chocolate have recently been recognized as a rich source of
flavonoids, mainly flavanols, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents with …

In a cross-sectional study, we examined the relation between intake of 3 common foodstuffs
that contain flavonoids (chocolate, wine, and tea) and cognitive performance. 2031 …

Objectives: Our goal was to test feasibility and efficacy of a dietary intervention based on
daily intake of flavanol-containing cocoa for improving vascular function of medicated …

Increased vascular stiffness, endothelial dysfunction, and isolated systolic hypertension are
hallmarks of vascular aging. Regular cocoa flavanol (CF) intake can improve vascular …

Purpose Epidemiological evidence suggests that chronic consumption of fruit-based
flavonoids is associated with cognitive benefits; however, the acute effects of flavonoid-rich …

The aim of this study was to examine the association of coffee, caffeinated coffee,
decaffeinated coffee and caffeine intake from coffee with cognitive performance in older …

Cocoa is a source of flavanols, and these phenolic compounds exert beneficial effects on
health and aging, and reduce the risk of suffering chronic diseases (cardiovascular …

Evidence suggests that flavonoid-containing diets reduce cardiovascular risk, but the
mechanisms responsible are unclear. In the present study, we sought to determine the effect …

Background The age-related decline in mass, strength, and performance of skeletal muscle
is associated with loss of independence, falls risk, disability, institutionalization, and death …