Flavanol

Known as: Flavan 
A flavonoid without a double bond between C-2 and C-3, without a carbonyl (C=O) function at C-4, and with a hydroxyl group at C-3.
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Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Benefits in cognitive function, blood pressure, and insulin resistance through cocoa flavanol consumption in elderly subjects with mild cognitive impairment: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA…
Flavanol consumption is favorably associated with cognitive function. We tested the hypothesis that dietary flavanols might… (More)
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Flavanol monomer-induced changes to the human faecal microflora.
We have investigated the bacterial-dependent metabolism of ( - )-epicatechin and (+)-catechin using a pH-controlled, stirred… (More)
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Plant-derived flavanol (-)epicatechin enhances angiogenesis and retention of spatial memory in mice.
Diet and exercise have a profound impact on brain function. In particular, natural nutrients found in plants may influence… (More)
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme activity by flavanol-rich foods.
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity was evaluated in the presence of flavanol-rich foods, i.e., wines, chocolates, and… (More)
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
The effect of flavanol-rich cocoa on the fMRI response to a cognitive task in healthy young people.
Flavanols are the main flavonoids found in cocoa and chocolate, and can be especially abundant in certain cocoas. Research over… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Acute consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa and the reversal of endothelial dysfunction in smokers.
OBJECTIVES This study was designed to assess the effect of flavanol-rich food on the circulating pool of bioactive nitric oxide… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Regular Consumption of a Flavanol-rich Chocolate can Improve Oxidant Stress in Young Soccer Players
The consumption of a diet rich in certain flavonoids, including the flavanol sub-class, has been associated with a reduced risk… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Flavanol-rich cocoa induces nitric-oxide-dependent vasodilation in healthy humans.
BACKGROUND Consumption of flavonoid-rich beverages, including tea and red wine, has been associated with a reduction in coronary… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Dietary flavanols and procyanidin oligomers from cocoa (Theobroma cacao) inhibit platelet function.
BACKGROUND Flavonoids may be partly responsible for some health benefits, including antiinflammatory action and a decreased… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Procyanidin dimer B2 [epicatechin-(4beta-8)-epicatechin] in human plasma after the consumption of a flavanol-rich cocoa.
BACKGROUND Epidemiologic studies have linked flavonoid-rich foods with a reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality. Some cocoas… (More)
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