Flavonoid-Rich Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function and Increases Plasma Epicatechin Concentrations in Healthy Adults

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Mary B. Engler · University of California, San Francisco

Marguerite M. Engler · Tufts University

Marguerite M. Engler · University of California, San Francisco

Chung Y. Chen · Tufts University

Mary J. Malloy

Amanda Browne · Tufts University

Abstract

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.

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Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Volume 23, Issue 3, pp. 197-204

DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2004.10719361

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Flavonoid-Rich Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function and Increases Plasma Epicatechin Concentrations in Healthy Adults

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