Effects of Flavanol-Rich Dark Chocolate on Visual Function and Retinal Perfusion Measured With Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2019.3731
Abstract: Importance A recently reported randomized clinical trial suggested beneficial effects of vasodilating flavanols in dark chocolate on visual function without objective quantification of retinal perfusion. Objective To assess the effects of dark chocolate flavanols on… read more here.
Keywords: trial; visual function; dark chocolate; retinal perfusion ... See more keywords
Evaluating the effects of dark chocolate formulated with micro‐encapsulated fermented garlic extract on cardio‐metabolic indices in hypertensive patients: A crossover, triple‐blind placebo‐controlled randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7421
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the health‐related effects of microencapsulated fermented garlic extract (FGE) containing dark chocolate in hypertensive adults. For this purpose, 36 hypertensive adults (15 males vs. 21 females) were randomized to receive… read more here.
Keywords: fermented garlic; placebo; chocolate; dark chocolate ... See more keywords
The Possible Protective Role of Dark Chocolate Against Acrylamide Neurotoxicity in Weaning Rats Cerebellum.
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DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02580-x
Abstract: Acrylamide (ACR) is selective neurotoxicity, could be found in foods processed by high temperature. This work aimed to evaluate the protective role of the dark chocolate (DC) against cerebellar neurotoxicity induced by subchronic ACR exposure… read more here.
Keywords: dark chocolate; group; role dark; neurotoxicity ... See more keywords
Consumption of dark chocolate attenuates subsequent food intake compared with milk and white chocolate in postmenopausal women
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DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.05.050
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chocolate has a reputation for contributing to weight gain due to its high fat, sugar and calorie content. However, the effect of varying concentrations of cocoa in chocolate on energy intake and appetite is… read more here.
Keywords: milk; dark chocolate; chocolate; white chocolate ... See more keywords
The short-term effect of dark chocolate flavanols on cognition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial (FlaSeCo)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.110933
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cocoa flavanols in the diet have had positive effects on cognition, blood lipid levels, and glucose metabolism. METHODS Cognitively healthy older adults aged 65-75 years were recruited for an eight-week randomized, double-blind controlled trial to… read more here.
Keywords: dark chocolate; controlled trial; chocolate flavanols; older adults ... See more keywords
Formulation of dark chocolate as a carrier to deliver eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids: Effects on product quality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.02.019
Abstract: In this study, dark chocolate enriched with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) was developed using various forms and origins. Quality characteristics such as physical, thermo-gravimetric, rheological, textural and sensory properties of chocolates were… read more here.
Keywords: epa dha; dark chocolate; chocolate; docosahexaenoic ... See more keywords
Textural modification of 3D printed dark chocolate by varying internal infill structure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.12.034
Abstract: This study aimed to create an intricate internal structure of 3D printed chocolate by varying the infill construction. Three intricate infill patterns designed were star, Hilbert curve and honeycomb with infill percentage of 5%, 30%,… read more here.
Keywords: dark chocolate; infill; chocolate; structure ... See more keywords
Bioaccessibility, bioactivity and cell metabolism of dark chocolate phenolic compounds after in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.09.005
Abstract: Abstract The bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds after in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion of dark chocolate, dark chocolate enriched with Sakura green tea and dark chocolate enriched with turmeric powder was studied. The phenolic profile, assessed by… read more here.
Keywords: dark chocolate; digestion; intestinal digestion; phenolic compounds ... See more keywords
Development of a Rapid Method for the Determination of Phenolic Antioxidants in Dark Chocolate Using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry.
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DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmz013
Abstract: Development of a new comprehensive method based on one-step liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) combined with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Orbitrap-HRMS) for the determination of eight phenolic compounds in dark chocolate is demonstrated. The… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; dark chocolate; mass spectrometry; method ... See more keywords
Sensorial, textural and nutritional attributes of coconut sugar and cocoa solids based 'bean to bar' dark chocolate.
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DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12698
Abstract: The impacts of cocoa solids and coconut sugar on the sensory perception of bean to bar dark chocolate were investigated with mixture design using response surface methodology. The maximum and minimum levels of cocoa nibs,… read more here.
Keywords: bean bar; cocoa solids; dark chocolate; chocolate ... See more keywords
Effect of Dark Chocolate Supplementation on Tissue Oxygenation, Metabolism, and Performance in Trained Cyclists at Altitude.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0051
Abstract: Dark chocolate (DC) is high in flavonoids and has been shown to increase nitric oxide in the blood. Increased nitric oxide has the potential to improve delivery of oxygen to muscle, especially in hypoxic conditions,… read more here.
Keywords: supplementation; dark chocolate; trained cyclists; oxygenation ... See more keywords