Cocoa products, which are rich sources of flavonoids, have been shown to reduce blood
pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dark chocolate contains saturated fat and is …

Due to the increasing rate of cardiovascular disease and related risk factors in the worldin
recent decades, the present meta‐analysis was performed to investigate the effects …

Background Dark chocolate and flavanol-rich cocoa products have attracted interest as an
alternative treatment option for hypertension, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease …

Background: The effect of cocoa products on lipid changes is controversial. Objectives: We
aimed to identify and quantify the effect of cocoa on total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and …

Chocolate has a history of human consumption tracing back to 400 AD and is rich in
polyphenols such as catechins, anthocyanidins, and pro anthocyanidins. As chocolate and …

The aim of the study was to review the effect of cocoa flavanols on cardiovascular health,
with emphasis on the doses ingested, and to analyze a range of cocoa products for content …

Background Consumption of chocolate has been often hypothesized to reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to chocolate's high levels of stearic acid and antioxidant …

Obesity remains a major public health problem due to its increasing prevalence. Natural
products have become common as adjunct therapeutic agents for treating obesity and …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Epidemiologic studies have suggested beneficial effects of
flavonoids on cardiovascular disease. Cocoa and particularly dark chocolate are rich in …

Background Studies suggest cardioprotective benefits of dark chocolate containing cocoa.
Objective This study examines the acute effects of solid dark chocolate and liquid cocoa …