[The sweet secret of dark chocolate]

Ther Umsch. 2005 Sep;62(9):635-7. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930.62.9.635.
[Article in German]

Abstract

For centuries dark chocolate has been known for its taste as well as its beneficial effects on health. Mainly polyphenols, a heterogeneous group of molecules, have been associated with antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Furthermore they inhibit primary hemostasis and pathways associated with platelet activation and aggregation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Beverages*
  • Cacao / chemistry*
  • Candy*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Diet Therapy / methods
  • Flavonoids / administration & dosage
  • Flavonoids / therapeutic use*
  • Health Behavior
  • Humans
  • Phenols / administration & dosage
  • Phenols / therapeutic use*
  • Polyphenols
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Reduction Behavior*

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Phenols
  • Polyphenols