Consumers are often confused about nutrition research findings and recommendations. As
content experts, it is essential that nutrition scientists communicate effectively. A case-study …

Background: There is substantial interest in chocolate and flavan-3-ols for the prevention of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective: The objective was to systematically review the …

Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Flavonoids, including catechin,
epicatechin, and procyanidins predominate in antioxidant activity. The tricyclic structure of …

Cocoa is a source of flavanols, and these phenolic compounds exert beneficial effects on
health and aging, and reduce the risk of suffering chronic diseases (cardiovascular …

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

Background & aim Increased intestinal permeability (IP) can occur in older people and
contribute to the activation of the immune system and inflammation. Dietary interventions …

Growing evidence suggests that polyphenols could be serious candidates to explain the
protective effects of plant-derived foods and beverages. Based on current studies, a general …

Twenty publications from twelve prospective cohorts have evaluated associations between
flavonoid intakes and incidence or mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) among …

Understanding interindividual variability in response to dietary polyphenols remains
essential to elucidate their effects on cardiometabolic disease development. A meta-analysis …

Objective To evaluate the association of chocolate consumption with the risk of developing
cardiometabolic disorders. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised …