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Dark chocolate and reduced snack consumption in mildly hypertensive adults: an intervention study

Cardiology
Author
Koli R et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, PBF

Publication Year : 2015

Country : Finland

Journal : Nutrition Journal

Several studies have shown that cocoa and cocoa-containing foods have the potential to lower blood pressure and improve endothelial function. Most of the studies reporting the beneficial effects of dark chocolate on blood pressure have been short (≤ 4 weeks). The aim of the present 8-wks (weeks) study was to assess the effects of regular consumption of dark chocolate during a reduced snack consumption intervention on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors in mildly hypertensive individuals. This was a randomized …
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