Cocoa Rich In Flavonol Improves Blood Vessel Function In Elderly
05 Aug 2006
Cocoa Rich In Flavonol Improves Blood Vessel Function In Elderly
Chocolate could be an elixir as a new study says that it helps repair aging blood vessels. Researchers said that elderly adults who drank cocoa drinks for four to six days. These drinks were rich in flavonols, which are a type of antioxidant.
The study followed 15 adults under 50-years-old and 19 adults over 50. All participants drank a specially processed flavanol-rich cocoa for four to six days. Researchers reported in the Journal of Hypertension that blood vessel function improved in both sets of adults, but older ones seemed to benefit more.
"Aging is typically associated with deterioration in vessel health, specifically related to function of the critical inner lining, or endothelium," said lead researcher Naomi Fisher, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
"Our findings demonstrate that consumption of this flavonol-rich cocoa can improve the function of blood vessels in a healthy elderly population."
Medindia on Cocoa Has The Ability To Improve Blood Circulation
Consuming naturally occurring compounds in cocoa could improve blood circulation, according to new research.
For the complete article on this, go to: http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=13061
Our Healthy Great Tasting Chocolate Drink is different it does retain more of the flavonols-antioxidants because our cocoa is cold processed and has no preservatives added!
For more information on our Chocolate, go to:
http://www.greathealthychocolate.com
Cocoa Rich In Flavonol Improves Blood Vessel Function In Elderly
Chocolate could be an elixir as a new study says that it helps repair aging blood vessels. Researchers said that elderly adults who drank cocoa drinks for four to six days. These drinks were rich in flavonols, which are a type of antioxidant.
The study followed 15 adults under 50-years-old and 19 adults over 50. All participants drank a specially processed flavanol-rich cocoa for four to six days. Researchers reported in the Journal of Hypertension that blood vessel function improved in both sets of adults, but older ones seemed to benefit more.
"Aging is typically associated with deterioration in vessel health, specifically related to function of the critical inner lining, or endothelium," said lead researcher Naomi Fisher, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
"Our findings demonstrate that consumption of this flavonol-rich cocoa can improve the function of blood vessels in a healthy elderly population."
Medindia on Cocoa Has The Ability To Improve Blood Circulation
Consuming naturally occurring compounds in cocoa could improve blood circulation, according to new research.
For the complete article on this, go to: http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=13061
Our Healthy Great Tasting Chocolate Drink is different it does retain more of the flavonols-antioxidants because our cocoa is cold processed and has no preservatives added!
For more information on our Chocolate, go to:
http://www.greathealthychocolate.com
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