Cocoa flavanols protect endothelial function during prolonged sitting in healthy older adults

Food & Function 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alessio Daniele, Samuel J. E. Lucas, Catarina Rendeiro
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo02793d
Cited by: 2
References: 106

Abstract

< 0.001). Flavanols had no effect on the muscle microvasculature. These findings indicate that flavanol-rich foods may be efficacious nutritional strategies to counteract sitting-induced endothelial impairments during prolonged sitting in older adults, but do not alleviate sitting-induced increases in BP.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
1385–1404
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN