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The Cardiovascular effects of chocolate

Garcia, J.P., Santana, A., Baruqui, D.L. and Suraci, N. · Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine · 2018

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Abstract

This review describes how the antioxidant polyphenols (especially flavanols) of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) favourably affect endothelial vasodilation, blood pressure and platelet function, contributing to the cardiovascular benefits of chocolate.

Referenced for these plants

CacaoChocolate treeCocoaCocoa beanTheobroma cacao

How to cite

Garcia, J.P., Santana, A., Baruqui, D.L. and Suraci, N (2018) 'The Cardiovascular effects of chocolate', Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 19(4), pp. 123-127. doi:10.31083/j.rcm.2018.04.3187

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