Bénéfices cardiovasculaires du cacao et du chocolat

摘要

Chocolate has probably a favourable effect on cardiovascular health. First we describe the nutrients which are good candidates for this benefit; then we review the experimental, clinical, epidemiological studies and the meta-analysis allowing to support this hypothesis. We analyse the probable implied mechanisms: particularly the cocoa’s polyphenols exert effects on endothelial function and through this mechanism lower blood pressure.