Chronic inflammation has been identified as a necessary step to mediate atherosclerosis
and cardiovascular disease and as a relevant stage in the onset and progression of several …

This paper compiles the beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols on human health, especially
with regard to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect of plant-derived food intake
in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The potential bioactivity of cocoa and …

Chronic and acute inflammation underlies the molecular basis of atherosclerosis. Cocoa‐
based products are among the richest functional foods based upon flavanols and their …

Background Epidemiologic studies have suggested that flavonoid intake plays a critical role
in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Because atherosclerosis is considered a low …

Background: Cocoa flavanols have strong anti-inflammatory properties in vitro. If these also
occur in vivo, cocoa consumption may contribute to the prevention or treatment of diseases …

Cocoa is a rich source of dietary polyphenols. In vitro as well as cell culture data indicate
that cocoa polyphenols may exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, as well as anti …

Highlights•Cocoa flavanols could exert health beneficial effects.•Modulatory effects exerted
by cocoa flavanols could prevent chronic diseases.•Preventive effects of cocoa against …

Signs of chronic or acute inflammation have been demonstrated in most cardiovascular
diseases of multifactorial pathogenesis, including atherosclerosis and chronic heart failure …

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae) is a widely consumed food ingredient. Although
typically found in high‐fat, high‐sugar foods such as chocolate, cocoa is rich in polyphenols …