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Polyphenols from cocoa and vascular health-a critical review

Rimbach, G., Melchin, M., Moehring, J. and Wagner, A.E. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2009

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This critical review of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) polyphenols summarised in vitro, cell-culture and human evidence that cocoa flavanols improve endothelial function, blood pressure and other markers of vascular health.

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How to cite

Rimbach, G., Melchin, M., Moehring, J. and Wagner, A.E (2009) 'Polyphenols from cocoa and vascular health-a critical review', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 10(10), pp. 4290-4309. doi:10.3390/ijms10104290

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