Effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) on platelet function testing profiles in patients with coronary artery disease: ECLAIR pilot study

Introduction This prospective pharmacodynamic nutraceutical study assessed the effect of a 1-week trial of 30 g/day of 65% cocoa (dark chocolate) (Theobroma cacao L.) consumption intervention on platelet reactivity.Methods Patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) (n=20) who were on mainten...

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Main Authors: Naveen Anand Seecheran, Rajeev Seecheran, Valmiki Seecheran, Sherry Sandy, Stanley Giddings, Antonio Tello-Montoliu, David Schneider, Anil Ramlackhansingh, Darin Sukha, Kathryn Grimaldos, Gabriella Grimaldos, Srivane Richard, Aleena Ishmael, Ceylon Gomes, Lirmala Kampradi, Lakshmipathi Peram, Darren Dookeeram, Sadi Raza, Pathmanathan Umaharan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-08-01
Series:Open Heart
Online Access:https://openheart.bmj.com/content/9/2/e002066.full