Cardiovascular diseases are major contributors to global deaths and disability‐adjusted life
years, with hypertension a significant risk factor for all causes of death. The endothelium that …

Human intervention trials have provided evidence for protective effects of various (poly)
phenol-rich foods against chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants. They comprise several antioxidant
compounds and they are generally considered to be involved in the defense against human …

Despite the high human interindividual variability in response to (poly) phenol consumption,
the cause-and-effect relationship between some dietary (poly) phenols (flavanols and olive …

Polyphenols are found ubiquitously in plants and their regular consumption has been
associated with a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cancer …

Background: There is substantial interest in chocolate and flavan-3-ols for the prevention of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective: The objective was to systematically review the …

Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a noninvasive index of endothelial function and vascular
health in humans. Studies examining the role of nitric oxide (NO) are not conclusive. In this …

Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Flavonoids, including catechin,
epicatechin, and procyanidins predominate in antioxidant activity. The tricyclic structure of …

Background: There are very limited data regarding the effects of blueberry flavonoid intake
on vascular function in healthy humans. Objectives: We investigated the impact of blueberry …

Platelets are small anucleated fragments derived from a megakaryocyte precursor. Platelets
play a key role in many physiological functions especially in hemostasis and wound healing …