Flavan-3-ols, theobromine, and the effects of cocoa and chocolate on cardiometabolic risk factors

Lindsey M Berends; Vera van der Velpen; Aedin Cassidy

doi:10.1097/MOL.0000000000000144

Flavan-3-ols, theobromine, and the effects of cocoa and chocolate on cardiometabolic risk factors

Lindsey M Berends, Vera van der Velpen, Aedin Cassidy

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Abstract

Although there is growing interest surrounding the potential health benefits of cocoa and chocolate, the relative contribution of bioactive constituents for these effects remains unclear. This review summarizes the recent research on the cardiometabolic effects of cocoa and chocolate with a focus on two key constituents: flavan-3-ols and theobromine.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	10-19
Number of pages	10
Journal	Current Opinion in Lipidology
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/MOL.0000000000000144
Publication status	Published - Feb 2015

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