The endothelium can evoke relaxations of the underlying vascular smooth muscle, by
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …

Growing evidence from animal studies supports the anti-diabetic properties of some dietary
polyphenols, suggesting that dietary polyphenols could be one dietary therapy for the …

Background Cocoa extract is a source of flavanols that favorably influence vascular risk
factors in small and short-term trials, yet effects on clinical cardiovascular events are …

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

For years, the consumption of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been considered
healthy, increasing longevity, and decreasing morbidities. With the assistance of basic …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants. They comprise several antioxidant
compounds and they are generally considered to be involved in the defense against human …

Background: Recent evidence has indicated that flavanol consumption may have many
health benefits in humans, including improved cognitive activities. Objective: The aim was to …

Polyphenols are found ubiquitously in plants and their regular consumption has been
associated with a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cancer …

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 …

Insulin resistance is frequently associated with endothelial dysfunction and has been
proposed to play a major role in cardiovascular diseases. Insulin exerts pro-and anti …