Protective effects of flavanol-rich dark chocolate on endothelial function and wave reflection during acute hyperglycemia. – Cost Effective Supplements

Protective effects of flavanol-rich dark chocolate on endothelial function and wave reflection during acute hyperglycemia.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22851734

Conclusion of this study

Similarly, after white chocolate but not after dark chocolate, wave reflections, blood pressure, and endothelin-1 and 8-iso-PGF(2α) increased after OGTT. OGTT causes acute, transient impairment of endothelial function and oxidative stress, which is attenuated by flavanol-rich dark chocolate. These results suggest cocoa flavanols may contribute to vascular health by reducing the postprandial impairment of arterial function associated with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.