Journal article
Dark Chocolate Effect on Platelet Activity, C-Reactive Protein and Lipid Profile: A Pilot Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dark chocolate (DC) is one of the richest sources of flavonoids. Since DC has been demonstrated to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, our study examined its effect on platelet reactivity, inflammation, and lipid levels in healthy subjects.
METHODS: In 28 healthy volunteers, we analyzed the effect of one week of DC (providing 700 mg of flavonoids/day). The primary outcome was to determine the effects of DC …
Authors
Hamed MS; Gambert S; Bliden KP; Bailon O; Anand S; Antonino MJ; Hamed F; Tantry US; Gurbel PA
Journal
Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 101, No. 12, pp. 1203–1208
Publisher
Southern Medical Association
Publication Date
December 2008
DOI
10.1097/smj.0b013e31818859eb
ISSN
0038-4348