Flavanols

Chocolate may improve blood function, ease coughs

Published in Heart Disease Weekly, January 19th, 2003

New research presented at a recent meeting of the American Heart Association found that chocolate, which contains substances called flavanols, can contribute to "good cardiovascular health," according to the Chocolate Manufacturers Association and the American Cocoa Research Institute.

The research, an independently-funded study conducted at the University of California at San Francisco's department of physiological nursing, determined that a link may exist between the flavanols in chocolate and improvement of the functioning of blood vessels. This connection, the research indicated, can lead to improved cardiovascular health.

Meanwhile, in London,...

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Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2003-01-19)

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