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Flavanol-Rich Cocoa Boosts Vascular Health During Prolonged Sitting

10/30/2025

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Flavanol-rich cocoa prevents vascular dysfunction caused by prolonged sitting.
In a University of Birmingham study, 40 healthy young men received high-flavanol cocoa (695 mg) or low-flavanol cocoa (5.6 mg) before two hours of sitting.
Low-flavanol cocoa led to declines in vascular function.
Dr. Catarina Rendeiro (University of Birmingham) notes flavanol-rich foods such as apples, berries, and tea support vascular health, with the study published in The Journal of Physiology.

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Story summary

Flavanol-rich cocoa prevents vascular dysfunction caused by prolonged sitting.
In a University of Birmingham study, 40 healthy young men received high-flavanol cocoa (695 mg) or low-flavanol cocoa (5.6 mg) before two hours of sitting.
Low-flavanol cocoa led to declines in vascular function.
Dr. Catarina Rendeiro (University of Birmingham) notes flavanol-rich foods such as apples, berries, and tea support vascular health, with the study published in The Journal of Physiology.