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Cardiovascular

Inhibition of in Vitro low-density lipoprotein oxidation by oligomeric procyanidins present in chocolate and cocoas
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Cardiovascular

Chocolate procyanidins decrease the leukotriene-prostacyclin ratio in humans and human aortic endothelial cells
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Cardiovascular

Influence of oligomer chain length on the antioxidant activity of procyanidins
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Chemistry

Studies in polyphenol chemistry and bioactivity. 2. Establishment of interflavan linkage regio- and stereochemistry by oxidative degradation of an O-alkylated derivative of procyanidin B2 to (R)-(-)-2,4-diphenylbutyric acid
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Chemistry

Reactions of peroxynitrite with cocoa procyanidin oligomers
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Analytical Methods

Procyanidin content and variation in some commonly consumed foods
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History of Cocoa Flavanols

Food of the gods: cure for humanity? A cultural history of the medicinal and ritual use of chocolate
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Cardiovascular

Epicatechin in human plasma: in vivo determination and effect of chocolate consumption on plasma oxidation status
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Cardiovascular

Effects of cocoa extracts on endothelium-dependent relaxation
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Cardiovascular

A dose-response effect from chocolate consumption on plasma epicatechin and oxidative damage
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Cardiovascular

Cocoa procyanidins and human cytokine transcription and secretion
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Cardiovascular

Cocoa and wine polyphenols modulate platelet activation and function
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Reviews

Cocoa and chocolate: Composition, bioavailability, and health implications
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Cardiovascular

Cocoa inhibits platelet activation and function
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Cardiovascular

Effect of Cocoa Procyanidins on the Secretion of Interleukin-4 in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
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