Effect Of Dark Chocolate On Arterial Function In Healthy Individuals
| Effect | None |
| Trial Design | Cohort |
| Trial Length | 24 hours |
| Number of Subjects | 17 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29 |
| Body Types | Average |
In a single-blind study where flavanol rich dark chocolate (100 grams) was given acutely to otherwise healthy young subjects and then their arterial parameters measured, there appeared to be an increase in arterial function as assessed by aortic augmentation index (7.8% decrease) and increase in diameter (0.15-0.18mm increase) alongside a general increase in blood flow as assessed by flow mediated vasodilation (1.43% increase); however, these changes did not occur alongside changes in MDA or TAC in serum.
