topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimThe meta-analysis showed a significant effect of cocoa supplementation on triacylglycerol levels (-0.21 mmol/L, 95% CI: -0.40, -0.02; p = 0.0333), and subgroup analysis suggested that cholesterol levels were reduced with cocoa supplementation in patients with dyslipidemia and diabetes.
evidence level1
citationGomes Chagas A (2026)
sourceThe effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimOur study suggests that cocoa intake has limited evidence of benefit, mainly for triglycerides, furthermore, effects and that the duration, type, and clinical status of patients were important determinants for favorable effects on biomarkers related to metabolic syndrome.
evidence level1
citationGomes Chagas A (2026)
sourceThe effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimCocoa supplementation has been shown to improve parameters related to metabolic syndrome, although results have been contradictory.
evidence level1
citationGomes Chagas A (2026)
sourceThe effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effect of cocoa products on lipid and glycemic profiles, blood pressure levels, and anthropometric measurements in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases.
evidence level1
citationGomes Chagas A (2026)
sourceThe effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) as a major risk factor.
evidence level3
citationJacobo-Velázquez DA (2025)
sourceFunctional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimBuilding on these strategies, the CLCI is then proposed as a practical scoring system, analogous to the glycemic index for blood sugar, that integrates the evidence-based potency of ingredients, effective dosing, and synergistic interactions into a single metric.
evidence level3
citationJacobo-Velázquez DA (2025)
sourceFunctional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index.
topicArtichoke Ldl Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimBeyond medications, dietary interventions and functional foods offer significant cholesterol-lowering potential.
evidence level3
citationJacobo-Velázquez DA (2025)
sourceFunctional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index.