CellWell record HH-196635
Cocoa Flavanols and the Health of Menopausal Women: A Systematic Review
Seyedeh Pooneh Jenani; laleh payahoo; Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie; Seyedeh asal Jenani zavieh
Current Women s Health Reviews ยท 2026
In plain language
This systematic review of seven trials in 691 postmenopausal women found cocoa was associated with modest improvements in depression, body fat, inflammation, endothelial function and lipids, but not blood pressure or quality of life.
- Evidence
- Emerging
- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
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