Epicatechin is a natural flavonoid found in green tea. It has been reported to possess an
immense antioxidant effect which contributes to its therapeutic effect against a handful of …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial
infarction, and diabetes are a significant public health problem worldwide. Although several …

Regular consumption of green tea may be cardioprotective. In the present study we
investigated the health effects of dietary supplementation with green tea catechins and the …

Aims Flavanol-rich chocolate (FRC) is beneficial for vascular and platelet function by
increasing nitric oxide bioavailability and decreasing oxidative stress. Congestive heart …

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

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for a third of all deaths in the United States making
it the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Although CVD affects individuals of all …

Fruits and vegetables are key foods whose high ingestion is associated with the
improvement of numerous pathological conditions, including hypertension. Such health …

The impact of diet on cardiovascular disease has become an increasingly relevant topic as
ongoing epidemiological evidence continues to demonstrate clear associations with disease …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Epidemiological studies suggest that regular consumption of
cocoa-containing products may confer cardiovascular protection, reducing the risk of …

Essential hypertension still represents the most common cardiovascular risk factor, which is
responsible for the vast majority of global burden of disease, worldwide. Antihypertensive …