Research paper
Grassi D, Desideri G, Necozione S, Lippi C, Casale R, Properzi G, Blumberg JB, Ferri C. Blood pressure is reduced and insulin sensitivity increased in glucose-intolerant, hypertensive subjects after 15 days of consuming high-polyphenol dark chocolate. J Nutr. 2008 Sep;138(9):1671-6. doi:10.1093/jn/138.9.1671. PMID: 18716168.
Why we cite it
Randomized crossover trial demonstrating that flavanol-rich dark chocolate (not chocolate generally) improves cardiovascular and metabolic markers in a high-risk population. The crossover design with isocaloric flavanol-free white chocolate as control isolates the effect of cocoa flavanols specifically. Relevant to the project’s treatment of dark chocolate as a food with genuine health benefits when quality (flavanol content) is considered.
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