Effect of Dark Chocolate on Arterial Function in Healthy Individuals
Author(s) -
Charalambos Vlachopoulos,
K. Aznaouridis,
Nikolaos Alexopoulos,
E. N. Economou,
Ioanna Andreadou,
Christodoulos Stefanadis
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.12.008
Subject(s) - medicine , pulse wave velocity , arterial stiffness , cardiology , brachial artery , malondialdehyde , blood pressure , endothelial dysfunction , dark chocolate , endocrinology , oxidative stress , food science , chemistry
Epidemiologic studies suggest that high flavonoid intake confers a benefit on cardiovascular outcome. Endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and wave reflections are important determinants of cardiovascular performance and are predictors of cardiovascular risk.
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