Short Term Effects of Cocoa Consumption on Blood Pressure

Alleyne, Trevor; Alleyne, Adam; Arrindell, D; Balleram, N; Cozier, D; Haywood, Rachel; Humphrey, C. B.; Pran, Lemuel; Rampersad, K.; Reyes, de los; Bahall, S; Holder, Roger; Ignácio, Daniela Sarreta

doi:10.7727/wimj.2013.273

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“…The short-term blood pressure changes to a single drink of designated dose of cocoa was found to be statistically significant (4). The authors of the study group observed maximum decreases in both systolic and diastolic pressure up to 20 mmHg.…”

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Blood Pressure and the Natural Diets: More to Learn

Hoe¹

2015

West Indian Med J

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Blood Pressure and the Natural Diets: More to Learn

Hoe¹

2015

West Indian Med J

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“…Although concerns regarding the bioavailability and the extent to which phenols are biologically active have not been completely clarified, − numerous capabilities have been assigned to cocoa flavonoids. Several studies analyzing the biological properties of these molecules have provided considerable supportive evidence of flavonoid’s role in improving vascular functions, preventing related endothelial dysfunctions and diseases, − reducing insulin-resistance indices , (probably as a result of a decrease in insulin secretion), increasing insulin-sensitivity, , contributing to anti-inflammatory reactions, − inhibiting platelet aggregation and activation, − and decreasing blood pressure. ,,− However, a meta-analysis of randomized trials does not confirm the flavonoid effect on systolic blood pressure, whereas a second meta-analysis has found a small but statistically significant effect in lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the short term . Multiple trials have emphasized that cocoa has the ability to change the lipid fraction not only by limiting its oxidation but also by directly altering the lipid profile of plasma, increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) − and reducing LDL ,− , and total cholesterol .…”

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Chocolate and Other Cocoa Products: Effects on Human Reproduction and Pregnancy

Brillo

Renzo

2015

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Chocolate and other cocoa products are not all alike. They differ between themselves in term of nutrients, calories, and bioactive constituents. Therefore, some of them are unhealthy foods, whereas others do not affect health and still others are healthy foods. One wonders which chocolate and other cocoa derivatives can be considered as biofunctional food products. This review explores the constituents of cocoa and chocolate and summarizes evidence about the role of cocoa and chocolate components on human health and particularly on reproduction. On the basis of the literature review, it can be asserted that some kinds of cocoa products have favorable effects on human health at different stages of life. Women seem to be particularly favored by consuming of cocoa products, and chocolate with specific features can also be a good supplementary source of energy for pregnant woman. However, many aspects remain to be investigated and others are still to be clarified. Future studies and systematic reviews will shed light on some preventive effects and health benefits of cocoa products.

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“…Além dos nutrientes essenciais, as frutas e hortaliças, por exemplo, são constituídas por compostos químicos que podem gerar diversos benefícios à saúde humana, chamados de compostos bioativos. (ALEYNE, et al, 2014) Nesse sentido, há uma maior demanda por alimentos que cumprem suas funções básicas, mas que também ofereçam benefícios à saúde, ou seja, alimento funcionais.…”

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Agrotóxicos Organofosforados: Efeitos À Saúde Humana E Métodos De Análises De Resíduos Em Alimentos

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Alimento, Nutrição E Saúde

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Short Term Effects of Cocoa Consumption on Blood Pressure

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Cited by 9 publications

References 30 publications

Blood Pressure and the Natural Diets: More to Learn

Blood Pressure and the Natural Diets: More to Learn

Chocolate and Other Cocoa Products: Effects on Human Reproduction and Pregnancy

Agrotóxicos Organofosforados: Efeitos À Saúde Humana E Métodos De Análises De Resíduos Em Alimentos

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