Insulin-resistance is one of the main factors responsible for the onset and progression of
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Among all polyphenols, the effects of flavonoids and their main …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common form of DM and its prevalence is
increasing worldwide. Because it is a progressive disease, prevention, early detection and …

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 …

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

Increased arterial stiffness is a degenerative vascular process, progressing with age that
leads to a reduced capability of arteries to expand and contract in response to pressure …

Emerging evidence supports a beneficial action of the flavan-3-ol (–)-epicatechin (EC) on
insulin sensitivity and potential impact on the development/progression of type 2 diabetes …

Background: Several intervention studies have investigated the relationship between cocoa
flavanols and endothelial function. However, the shape of the association and the type of …

Objective: Soy and cocoa have been suggested to be beneficial for diabetes. The aim of this
study was to identify the effects of soy protein, isoflavones, and cocoa on glycemic control …

Polyphenols which are produced by plants are very important functional foods in our
nutrition. Because of their diverse chemical structures, they are subject to main classification …

Osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease are global health burdens, with postmenopausal
women being at great risk. Dried plums/prunes (DPs) have been reported to provide bone …