Insulin resistance (IR) is apparent when tissues responsible for clearing glucose from the
blood, such as adipose and muscle, do not respond properly to appropriate signals. IR is …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial
infarction, and diabetes are a significant public health problem worldwide. Although several …

Oxidative damage of cells and tissues is broadly implicated in human pathophysiology,
including cardiometabolic diseases. Polyphenols, as important constituents of the human …

Oxidative stress plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Oxidative stress appears to be responsible for the gradual dysfunction that manifests via …

Obesity has major adverse consequences on human health contributing to the development
of, among others, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non …

Cocoa production in south west region of Cameroon, Fako, is faced with several quality
challenges. These challenges affect the value of the final cocoa beans produced and the …

Because the analgesic effect of vitamin C against acute pain remains poorly addressed, this
meta-analysis aimed at investigating its effectiveness against acute postoperative pain. A …

Background & aims We aimed to investigate the effect of dark chocolate on flow-mediated
dilatation (FMD) using randomized clinical trials. Methods In order to find relevant papers …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Cocoa extracts rich in polyphenols are used as potential
agent for treating diabetes. Cocoa polyphenols have been proved to ameliorate important …

Objective: This study investigated the effect of a single administration of dark or milk
chocolate on blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and double product (DP) in young …