Cocoa extract intake for 4 weeks reduces postprandial systolic blood pressure response of obese subjects, even after following an energy-restricted diet

Cocoa extract intake for 4 weeks reduces postprandial systolic blood pressure response of obese subjects, even after following an energy-restricted diet

Background: Cardiometabolic profile is usually altered in obesity. Interestingly, the consumption of flavanol-rich foods might be protective against those metabolic alterations. Objective: To evaluate the postprandial cardiometabolic effects after the acute consumption of cocoa extract before and af...

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Main Authors: Idoia Ibero-Baraibar, Manuel Suárez, Anna Arola-Arnal, M. Angeles Zulet, J. Alfredo Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2016-03-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
Subjects:
blood pressure
cocoa
diet
bioavailability
polyphenols
weight loss
Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/30449/45802

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