Abstract Purpose Wild blueberries (WB)(Vaccinium angustifolium) are rich sources of
polyphenols, such as flavonols, phenolic acids and anthocyanins (ACNs), reported to …

Emerging evidence suggests that dietary phytochemicals, in particular flavonoids, may exert
beneficial effects on the central nervous system by protecting neurons against stress …

Flavonoids and nitrates in fruits and vegetables may protect against cardiovascular disease.
Dietary flavonoids and nitrates can augment nitric oxide status via distinct pathways, which …

Background: Dietary flavonoids may improve endothelial function and ultimately lead to
beneficial cardiovascular effects. Objective: The objective was to assess whether pure …

ContextRegular intake of cocoa-containing foods is linked to lower cardiovascular mortality
in observational studies. Short-term interventions of at most 2 weeks indicate that high doses …

The neuroprotective actions of dietary flavonoids involve a number of effects within the brain,
including a potential to protect neurons against injury induced by neurotoxins, an ability to …

The projected increase in the incidence of dementia in the population highlights the urgent
need for a more comprehensive understanding of how different aspects of lifestyle, in …

It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents
whose dietary consumption has been associated to beneficial effects. In fact, cocoa and dark …

Cocoa flavanols (CF) positively influence physiological processes in ways that suggest their
consumption may improve aspects of cognitive function. This study investigated the acute …

BACKGROUND: Spontaneous cocoa bean fermentation is characterised by a succession of
microbial activities. Cocoa flavour precursors are developed during fermentation and drying …