Epicatechin (EC) is a flavanol easily obtained through the diet and is present in tea, cocoa,
vegetables, fruits, and cereals. Recent studies have shown that EC protects human health …

Recent studies have suggested that certain (−)-epicatechin-containing foods have a blood
pressure-lowering capacity. The mechanisms underlying (−)-epicatechin action may help …

Scope (‐)‐Epicatechin (EC) is a natural flavanol monomer found in cocoa, green tea, and a
variety of other plant foods. In this study, effects of EC on blood lipids and hepatic steatosis …

(−)-Epicatechin is one of the most potent antioxidants present in the human diet. Particularly
high levels are found in black tea, apples, and chocolate. High intake of catechins has been …

After absorption in the gastrointestinal tract,(−)-epicatechin is extensively transformed into
various conjugated metabolites. These metabolites, chemically different from the aglycone …

Diet is a major life style factor affecting human health, thus emphasizing the need for
evidence-based dietary guidelines for primary disease prevention. While current …

We evaluated the levels of (-)-epicatechin (EC) and its metabolites in plasma and urine after
intake of chocolate or cocoa by male volunteers. EC metabolites were analyzed by HPLC …

Emerging evidence supports a beneficial action of the flavan-3-ol (–)-epicatechin (EC) on
insulin sensitivity and potential impact on the development/progression of type 2 diabetes …

A rapid liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry with
negative ion detection method was developed and validated to determine cocoa flavonoid …

This paper reviews pioneering human studies, their limitations and recent investigations on
the absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion (aka bioavailability) of (–)-epicatechin …