The health effects of chocolate and cocoa: A systematic review

TYC Tan, XY Lim, JHH Yeo, SWH Lee, NM Lai - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chocolate has a history of human consumption tracing back to 400 AD and is rich in
polyphenols such as catechins, anthocyanidins, and pro anthocyanidins. As chocolate and …

Chocolate and cocoa-derived biomolecules for brain cognition during ageing

C Zeli, M Lombardo, MA Storz, M Ottaviani, G Rizzo - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cognitive decline is a common problem in older individuals, often exacerbated by
neurocognitive conditions, such as vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which …

Reduction in the cocoa spontaneous and starter culture fermentation time based on the antioxidant profile characterization

CR Balcázar-Zumaeta, AJ Pajuelo-Muñoz… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
In current systems, the fermentation spontaneous process produces fermented beans of
heterogeneous quality due to the fermentation time. This study demonstrated that the …

Ageing, age-related cardiovascular risk and the beneficial role of natural components intake

J Rysz, B Franczyk, M Rysz-Górzyńska… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Ageing, in a natural way, leads to the gradual worsening of the functional capacity of all
systems and, eventually, to death. This process is strongly associated with higher metabolic …

Proximate Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Cocoa Bean Shells as a By-Product from Cocoa Industries in Indonesia

M Djali, K Santasa, R Indiarto, E Subroto, F Fetriyuna… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cocoa bean shell (CBS) is a by-product from cocoa processing which is abundant in
Indonesia, one of the largest cocoa-producing countries. It has a great potential for being …

Antioxidant activity and characteristics of a cocoa drink formulated with encapsulated green coffee extract

R Indiarto, S Rahimah, E Subroto… - … Journal of Food …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Cocoa drinks are made from powdered cocoa beans that have been processed. Cocoa
powder has antioxidants, but processing may lower the antioxidant activity. Therefore …

Bioactive metabolites, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities of fermented local rice (Pare ambo) by Pleurotus spp.: In-vitro and in-silico approach

M Lestari, AZ Mustopa, A Masniawati, F Fatimah… - Biocatalysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Pare ambo, a local black rice variety popular in Tana Toraja (South Sulawesi), is recognized
for its health benefits, especially for those managing diabetes or aiming to prevent obesity …

Cocoa shell extract reduces blood pressure in aged hypertensive rats via the cardiovascular upregulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and nuclear factor …

S Ruvira, P Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D Ramiro-Cortijo… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cocoa shell is a by-product of cocoa manufacturing. We obtained an aqueous extract (CSE)
rich in polyphenols and methylxanthines with antioxidant and vasodilatory properties. We …

Molecular Aspects of a Diet as a New Pathway in the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

J Doroszkiewicz, J Mroczko, P Rutkowski… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the world. Lack of an
established pathology makes it difficult to develop suitable approaches and treatment for the …

Molecular Mechanism of Brain Aging: Protective Effects of Phytochemicals

SN Govindarajulu, D Jayamurali, N Manoharan… - … of Phytochemicals in …, 2024 - Springer
Brain aging is an irretrievable process that occurs in the elderly population and inescapable
phase of the entity. Aging is associated with complex and multifactorial portent with tedious …