Impact of Cocoa Consumption on Inflammation Processes—A Critical Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Cocoa flavanols have strong anti-inflammatory properties in vitro. If these also occur in vivo, cocoa consumption may contribute to the prevention or treatment of diseases mediated by chronic inflammation. This critical review judged the evidence for such effects occurring after cocoa co...

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Main Authors: Sabine Ellinger, Peter Stehle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/6/321