Background: Cranberry juice contains polyphenolic compounds that could improve
endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Objective: The objective was to …

A growing body of evidence suggests that the consumption of foods rich in polyphenolic
compounds, particularly cocoa, may have cardioprotective effects. No review, however, has …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death globally and is a growing
health concern. Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play an important role in the etiology …

Enhancing cognitive abilities has become a fascinating scientific challenge, recently driven
by the interest in preventing age-related cognitive decline and sustaining normal cognitive …

It has been over 10 years since the first mention in a medical journal about cocoa and
chocolate as potential sources of antioxidants for health. During this time, cocoa has been …

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 …

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity was evaluated in the presence of flavanol-rich
foods, ie, wines, chocolates, and teas, and of purified flavonoids. All foods assayed inhibited …

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 …

Background Epidemiological evidence suggests blood pressure–lowering effects of cocoa
and tea. We undertook a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to determine changes …

Cocoa and cocoa products have received much attention due to their significant polyphenol
contents. Cocoa and cocoa products, namely cocoa liquor, cocoa powder and chocolates …