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Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and increases plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults. – Cost Effective Supplements

Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and increases plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15190043


Conclusion of this study

Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and is associated with an increase in plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults. No changes in oxidative stress measures, lipid profiles, blood pressure, body weight or BMI were seen.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Cocoa Extract

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Oxidative Damage


Slightly Positive
Cocoa Extract


Functions related to this study

Antioxidant potential


Slightly Positive
Cocoa Extract

Heart health


Moderately Positive
Cocoa Extract


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System

Overall Systems
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