富含黄烷醇的可可：一种具有心脏保护作用的营养保健品。

Flavanol-rich cocoa: a cardioprotective nutraceutical.

作者信息

Mehrinfar Ramona, Frishman William H

机构信息

Department of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.

出版信息

Cardiol Rev. 2008 May-Jun;16(3):109-15. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0b013e31815d95e2.

DOI:10.1097/CRD.0b013e31815d95e2

PMID:18414181

Abstract

A growing number of epidemiologic studies have shown a link between the ingestion of flavonoid-rich cocoa and cardiovascular health benefits. A particular kind of flavonoid found in cocoa, namely flavan-3-ol (flavanol), has recently received more attention in this context. This review discusses the cardioprotective properties of flavanols, and the mechanisms underlying these beneficial actions.

摘要

越来越多的流行病学研究表明，摄入富含类黄酮的可可与心血管健康益处之间存在联系。可可中发现的一种特殊类黄酮，即黄烷-3-醇（儿茶素），最近在这方面受到了更多关注。本文综述了儿茶素的心脏保护特性以及这些有益作用的潜在机制。