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Effects of Dark Chocolate on the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases
Sponsor: San Diego State University
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2011-04-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
White chocolate
To determine the effects of white chocolate consumption on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases
Dark chocolate
To determine the effects of dark chocolate consumption on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases
Locations (1)
San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States