Epicatechin concentrations reach a peak 2–3 h after ingestion and return to baseline value by 6–8 h after consumption of flavanol‐rich chocolate. The overall ...

Nov 30, 2020 · Thus, the aim of this study was to summarize the findings on the acute and chronic effects of cocoa administration on cognitive functions and ...

Aug 24, 2021 · To improve the accuracy of analysis that health effects are attributable to chocolate or cocoa products, this systematic review analysed and ...

Jul 12, 2022 · The scope of this review is to systematically and comprehensively collect available observational and interventional data about the role of ...

Dec 21, 2021 · Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of cocoa flavanols and red berry anthocyanins on brain-derived neurotrophic ...

Oct 15, 2022 · Chocolate is processed from cocoa beans after undergoing several steps (Table 2). At the initial stage, uniformly ripe cocoa pods are collected ...

Nevertheless, high intake of calories and certain fats increase the risk for CVD, diet also provides micronutrients that appear fundamental in controlling CVD.

Nov 8, 2018 · Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that can have effects on body composition and cognitive performance. The aim of this study was to ...