Human intervention trials have provided evidence for protective effects of various (poly)
phenol-rich foods against chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease …

One may wonder why methylxanthines are so abundant in beverages used by humans for
centuries, or in cola-drinks that have been heavily consumed since their appearance. It is …

Cocoa contains large concentrations of flavonoids, epicatechin, catechin, and procyanidins.
14 Cocoa has the maximum levels of flavonoids, greater than even tea and wine. 15 Dark …

A systematic review was conducted to evaluate whether chocolate or its constituents were
capable of influencing cognitive function and/or mood. Studies investigating potentially …

Several lines of evidence indicate that quercetin, a polyphenol derived in the diet from fruit
and vegetables, contributes to cardiovascular health. We aimed to investigate the effects of …

Background: Evidence from clinical studies has suggested that cocoa may increase high-
density lipoprotein (HDL)–cholesterol concentrations. However, it is unclear whether this …

Cocoa is an important source of polyphenols, which comprise 12–18% of its total dry weight.
The major phenolic compounds in cocoa and cocoa products are mainly flavonoids such as …

Chocolate has been consumed as confection, aphrodisiac, and folk medicine for many years
before science proved its potential health benefiting effects. Main compounds of cocoa and …

Studies in humans have found consumption of certain flavanoid‐containing foods to be
associated with improvement in endothelial function and with reduction of blood pressure …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association
between high-polyphenol intake and reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The healthy …