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Effects of dark chocolate on blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Authors :
Haber, Stacy L.
Gallus, Karen
Source :
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 8/1/2012, Vol. 69 Issue 15, p1287-1293. 5p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents an overview of the different clinical trials that have been conducted to determine the impacts of dark chocolate on blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension. The study conducted by Taubert and colleagues in 2003 for around thirteen patients proved that dark chocolate favorably affect blood pressure in hypertension patients. However, additional factors need to be considered in further studies for better results.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10792082
Volume :
69
Issue :
15
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78172058
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2146/ajhp110498