Clinical Trial: Effects of Dark Chocolate on the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases

U.S., Feb. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06808282) titled 'Effects of Dark Chocolate on the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases' on Jan. 28.

Brief Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the US. Epidemiologic evidence supports that antioxidant-rich diets promote health and attenuate or delay the onset of CVD. Cocoa and chocolate products have among the highest antioxidant concentrations compared to other antioxidant food sources. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of regular dark chocolate, bloomed dark chocolate, and white chocolate on cardiovascular health markers.

Study Start Date: April 01, 2011

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

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