CellWell record HH-196583
Impact of cocoa flavanols on blood pressure and vascular function: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sakuda M; Ito K; Adaniya Y; Watanabe N; Han L; Natsume M; Nakamura K
The journal of nutrition, health & aging ยท 2026
In plain language
Meta-analysis of 25 trials showed cocoa flavanol intake reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improved flow-mediated dilation and pulse wave velocity.
- Evidence
- Emerging
- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
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