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Dark chocolate: An overview of its biological activity, processing, and fortification approaches.
Samanta S, Sarkar T, Chakraborty R, Rebezov M, Shariati MA, Thiruvengadam M, Rengasamy KRR. Samanta S, et al. Curr Res Food Sci. 2022 Oct 15;5:1916-1943. doi: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.017. eCollection 2022. Curr Res Food Sci. 2022. PMID: 36300165 Free PMC article. Review.
Dark chocolate gets popularity for several decades due to its enormous health benefits. ...So, fortification would be an effective method of enhancing the overall nutrient content and also making the dark chocolate self-sufficient. Thus, the focus of t …
Dark chocolate gets popularity for several decades due to its enormous health benefits. ...So, fortification would be an effec …
Consumption of 85% cocoa dark chocolate improves mood in association with gut microbial changes in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Shin JH, Kim CS, Cha J, Kim S, Lee S, Chae S, Chun WY, Shin DM. Shin JH, et al. J Nutr Biochem. 2022 Jan;99:108854. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2021.108854. Epub 2021 Sep 14. J Nutr Biochem. 2022. PMID: 34530112 Free article. Clinical Trial.
Dark chocolate has long been recognized for its mood-altering properties; however, the evidence regarding the emotional effects of daily dark chocolate intake is limited. ...Two different dark chocolates (85% and 70% cocoa content) were t …
Dark chocolate has long been recognized for its mood-altering properties; however, the evidence regarding the emotional effect …
Dark Chocolate: To Eat or Not to Eat? A Review.
Zugravu C, Otelea MR. Zugravu C, et al. J AOAC Int. 2019 Sep 1;102(5):1388-1396. doi: 10.5740/jaoacint.19-0132. Epub 2019 Jun 14. J AOAC Int. 2019. PMID: 31200790 Review.
Dark chocolate is not the most popular chocolate; the higher concentration in antioxidants pays tribute to the increment in bitterness. ...Nevertheless, in the last decade, the interest in dark chocolate as a potential functional food has consta …
Dark chocolate is not the most popular chocolate; the higher concentration in antioxidants pays tribute to the incremen …
Dark Chocolate Intake May Reduce Fatigue and Mediate Cognitive Function and Gray Matter Volume in Healthy Middle-Aged Adults.
Nemoto K, Kokubun K, Ogata Y, Koike Y, Arai T, Yamakawa Y. Nemoto K, et al. Behav Neurol. 2022 Dec 13;2022:6021811. doi: 10.1155/2022/6021811. eCollection 2022. Behav Neurol. 2022. PMID: 36561325 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Dark chocolate has attracted attention for its potential for cognitive improvement. Though some reports indicate that dark chocolate is good for cognitive function, others raise doubts. This inconsistency in past results reflecting the rela …
BACKGROUND: Dark chocolate has attracted attention for its potential for cognitive improvement. Though some reports indicate t …
Effect of dark chocolate/ cocoa consumption on oxidative stress and inflammation in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of controlled trials.
Behzadi M, Bideshki MV, Ahmadi-Khorram M, Zarezadeh M, Hatami A. Behzadi M, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2024 Sep;84:103061. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103061. Epub 2024 Jun 24. Complement Ther Med. 2024. PMID: 38925412 Free article.
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress and inflammation play critical roles in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Dark chocolate (DC)/cocoa, as a rich source of polyphenols like flavonoids, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may confer health benefi …
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress and inflammation play critical roles in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Dark chocolate …
Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Comparative Efficacy of Dark Chocolate, Coconut Water, and Ibuprofen in Managing Primary Dysmenorrhea.
Nuha K, Rusmil K, Ganiem AR, Permadi W, Diah Herawati DM. Nuha K, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Aug 21;20(16):6619. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20166619. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023. PMID: 37623203 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are available for pain relief, but information on their effectiveness, particularly regarding green coconut water, dark chocolate, and Ibuprofen, remains limited. This study aimed to compare the effectivenes …
Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are available for pain relief, but information on their effectiveness, particular …
Chocolate intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort studies.
Liu B, Zong G, Zhu L, Hu Y, Manson JE, Wang M, Rimm EB, Hu FB, Sun Q. Liu B, et al. BMJ. 2024 Dec 4;387:e078386. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-078386. BMJ. 2024. PMID: 39631943 Free PMC article.
No significant associations were found for milk chocolate intake. Spline regression showed a linear dose-response association between dark chocolate intake and risk of T2D (P for linearity=0.003), with a significant risk reduction of 3% (1% to 5%) observed fo …
No significant associations were found for milk chocolate intake. Spline regression showed a linear dose-response association between …
Dark Chocolate Mitigates Premenstrual Performance Impairments and Muscle Soreness in Female CrossFit( ) Athletes: Evidence from a Menstrual-Phase-Specific Trial.
Safari K, Hemmatinafar M, Suzuki K, Koushkie Jahromi M, Imanian B. Safari K, et al. Nutrients. 2025 Apr 18;17(8):1374. doi: 10.3390/nu17081374. Nutrients. 2025. PMID: 40284238 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Background: Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle can significantly impair physical performance, neuromuscular function, and cognitive processing in female athletes, particularly during the premenstrual phase. Emerging evidence suggests that dark chocolate …
Background: Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle can significantly impair physical performance, neuromuscular function, and cogn …
Dark chocolate: consumption for pleasure or therapy?
Lippi G, Franchini M, Montagnana M, Favaloro EJ, Guidi GC, Targher G. Lippi G, et al. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2009 Nov;28(4):482-8. doi: 10.1007/s11239-008-0273-3. Epub 2008 Sep 23. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2009. PMID: 18827977 Review.
Accumulating evidence from the past 10 years demonstrates that moderate consumption of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, may exert protective effects against the development of cardiovascular disease. ...However, since dark chocolate has sub …
Accumulating evidence from the past 10 years demonstrates that moderate consumption of chocolate, especially dark chocolate …
Cocoa and Dark Chocolate Polyphenols: From Biology to Clinical Applications.
Magrone T, Russo MA, Jirillo E. Magrone T, et al. Front Immunol. 2017 Jun 9;8:677. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00677. eCollection 2017. Front Immunol. 2017. PMID: 28649251 Free PMC article. Review.
It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents whose dietary consumption has been associated to beneficial effects. ...Finally, many evidences encourage the consumption of cocoa and dark chocolate by aged peopl …
It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents whose dietary consumption has been as …
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