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01-18-2006, 04:57 AM
Scientists have finally been able to zero in on specific compounds ,present in cocoa, which are beneficial to cardiovascular health.
This new study identifies the flavanol, (-)epicatechin, as one of the bioactive nutrients in cocoa that can improve the ability of blood vessels to relax.
Based on these findings, the investigators concluded that (-)epicatechin is one of the active nutrients in certain cocoas exerting the observed vascular (http://www.himalyanindia.com/dir/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/) benefits.
(-)Epicatechin, a nutrient that may be found in certain fruit and vegetables, green teas, red wine and purple grape juice, is especially abundant in certain cocoas.
This new study identifies the flavanol, (-)epicatechin, as one of the bioactive nutrients in cocoa that can improve the ability of blood vessels to relax.
Based on these findings, the investigators concluded that (-)epicatechin is one of the active nutrients in certain cocoas exerting the observed vascular (http://www.himalyanindia.com/dir/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/) benefits.
(-)Epicatechin, a nutrient that may be found in certain fruit and vegetables, green teas, red wine and purple grape juice, is especially abundant in certain cocoas.