Effect of Cocoa Beverage and Dark Chocolate Consumption on Blood Pressure in Those with Normal and Elevated Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cocoa is a major dietary source of polyphenols, including flavanols, which have been associated with reduced blood pressure (BP). While earlier systematic reviews and meta-analyses have shown significant effects of cocoa consumption on systolic BP, limitations include small sample sizes and study he...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/13/1962 |