Nitric oxide plays a pivotal role in regulating vascular tone. Different studies show
endothelial function is impaired during hyperglycemia. Dark chocolate increases flow …

Cocoa has been consumed for at least 2500 years, and for long time it has been regarded
as a medicine. Arterial function is of paramount importance for the proper function and …

The endothelium plays a pivotal role in the arterial homeostasis, and insulin resistance is the
most important pathophysiological feature in various prediabetic and diabetic states …

Flavanols from chocolate appear to increase nitric oxide bioavailability, protect vascular
endothelium, and decrease cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. We sought to test the …

Consumption of flavanol-rich dark chocolate (DC) has been shown to decrease blood
pressure (BP) and insulin resistance in healthy subjects, suggesting similar benefits in …

Background Consumption of flavonoid-rich beverages, including tea and red wine, has been
associated with a reduction in coronary events, but the physiological mechanism remains …

Flavanol‐enriched chocolate consumption increases endothelium‐dependent vasodilation.
Most research so far has focused on flow‐mediated dilation (FMD) only; the effects on other …

Regular consumption of chocolate and cocoa products has been linked to reduced
cardiovascular mortality. This study compared the effects of high flavanol dark chocolate …

Background: Numerous studies indicate that flavanols may exert significant vascular
protection because of their antioxidant properties and increased nitric oxide bioavailability …

Aims To investigate the effects of high‐polyphenol chocolate upon endothelial function and
oxidative stress in Type 2 diabetes mellitus during acute transient hyperglycaemia induced …