Objective. To evaluate the effect of chlorogenic acids (CGAs) intake on cognitive function.
Methods. In this pilot study, the Cogstate and CNS Vital Signs test batteries were used to …

Background: Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols such as catechins and procyanidins and
has been shown in various models to inhibit LDL oxidation and atherogenesis. Objective …

Cocoa powder and chocolate contain numerous substances among which there is a quite
large percentage of antioxidant molecules, mainly flavonoids, most abundantly found in the …

Background Epidemiologic studies have suggested that flavonoid intake plays a critical role
in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Because atherosclerosis is considered a low …

Cocoa products present great health potential due to their high content of polyphenols,
mainly of flavanols. However, the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health effects of …

Background Cocoa products such as dark chocolate and cocoa beverages may have blood
pressure (BP)–lowering properties due to their high content of plant-derived flavanols …

Objective: Impaired endothelial function in obesity may reduce blood flow to sites of
metabolism, contributing to impaired fat oxidation and insulin resistance. This study …

Epidemiological data demonstrate that regular dietary intake of plant-derived foods and
beverages reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Among many ingredients …

A higher daily intake of fruits and vegetables in healthy elderly is associated with an
improved antioxidant status in comparison to subjects consuming diets poor in fruits and …

Objectives Excess adiposity increases risk for cognitive impairment. Consumption of
avocado, a highly bioavailable source of the xanthophyll lutein, has been shown to improve …