Atherosclerosis is a major etiology of cardiovascular disease that causes considerable
mortality. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a fundamental attributor to …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that nutritional habits, like those based on high
consumption of fruits and vegetables, have been associated with a longer life expectancy …

Tea is prepared from the young leaves, buds, stalks of the plant Camellia sinensis. The
cultivation process of tea plants and the habit of tea drinking were initiated in China from …

Background High blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease
attributing to about 50% of cardiovascular events worldwide and 37% of cardiovascular …

Ferulic acid is the most abundant phenolic compound found in vegetables and cereal
grains. In vitro and animal studies have shown ferulic acid has anti-hyperlipidemic, anti …

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 …

One may wonder why methylxanthines are so abundant in beverages used by humans for
centuries, or in cola-drinks that have been heavily consumed since their appearance. It is …

Cocoa consumption began in America and in the mid sixteenth Century it quickly spread to
Europe. Beyond being considered a pleasant habit due to its rich sweet lingering taste …

Methylxanthines are a group of phytochemicals derived from the purine base xanthine and
obtained from plant secondary metabolism. They are unobtrusively included in daily diet in …