Background High blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease
attributing to about 50% of cardiovascular events worldwide and 37% of cardiovascular …

Cocoa is a source of flavanols, and these phenolic compounds exert beneficial effects on
health and aging, and reduce the risk of suffering chronic diseases (cardiovascular …

Chocolate has a history of human consumption tracing back to 400 AD and is rich in
polyphenols such as catechins, anthocyanidins, and pro anthocyanidins. As chocolate and …

Background Arterial stiffness is an early marker of cardiovascular disease. In fact, carotid-
femoral pulse wave velocity, the gold standard method for the evaluation of arterial stiffness …

Background: Cocoa and dark chocolate (DC) have been reported to be effective for health
promotion; however the exact effect of cocoa/DC on anthropometric measures have not …

The aim of the study was to review the effect of cocoa flavanols on cardiovascular health,
with emphasis on the doses ingested, and to analyze a range of cocoa products for content …

SciELO - Brasil - 7^th Brazilian Guideline of Arterial Hypertension: Chapter 7 -
Pharmacological Treatment 7^th Brazilian Guideline of Arterial Hypertension …

Chocolate is a widely appreciated foodstuff with historical appreciation as a food from the
gods. In addition to its highly palatable taste, it is a rich source of (poly) phenolics, which …

Hypertension can have its origin in early life. During pregnancy, many metabolic alterations
occur in the mother that have a crucial role in fetal development. In response to maternal …

Regular consumption of chocolate and cocoa products has been linked to reduced
cardiovascular mortality. This study compared the effects of high flavanol dark chocolate …