Consumption of High-Polyphenol Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function in Individuals with Stage 1 Hypertension and Excess Body Weight
Background. Hypertension and excess body weight are important risk factors for endothelial dysfunction. Recent evidence suggests that high-polyphenol dark chocolate improves endothelial function and lowers blood pressure. This study aimed to evaluate the association of chocolate 70% cocoa intake wit...
Main Authors: | Lívia de Paula Nogueira, Marcela Paranhos Knibel, Márcia Regina Simas Gonçalves Torres, José Firmino Nogueira Neto, Antonio Felipe Sanjuliani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/147321 |
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