RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Mosley, Mary
T1 Cocoa Flavonoids for Prevention of CVD: State of the Science
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 5
SP 19
OP 20
DO 10.1177/155989771405009
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/5/19.abstract
AB Although it is long been suggested that antioxidants may have protective effects against cardiovascular disease (CVD), recent studies suggest that cardiovascular benefits are limited specifically to foods that are sources of polyphenol antioxidants, such as flavonoid-rich cocoa. This article reviews clinical trials measuring cocoa flavonoid intake for the prevention of CVD.