Structured evidence table for Cacao Flavanol Eye Fatigue Randomized Trial, generated from 1 reusable source document in the Migaku knowledge base.
| topic | claim | evidence level | citation | source |
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| Cacao Flavanol Eye Fatigue Randomized Trial | Emerging evidence suggests that dark chocolate (DC), rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, magnesium, and theobromine, may exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective effects. | 4 | Safari K (2025) | Dark Chocolate Mitigates Premenstrual Performance Impairments and Muscle Soreness in Female CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Athletes: Evidence from a Menstrual-Phase-Specific Trial. |
| Cacao Flavanol Eye Fatigue Randomized Trial | Results: DC supplementation significantly improved functional performance (CINDY WOD) across all menstrual phases, with the greatest enhancement during PMS ( p p = 0.010 vs. | 4 | Safari K (2025) | Dark Chocolate Mitigates Premenstrual Performance Impairments and Muscle Soreness in Female CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Athletes: Evidence from a Menstrual-Phase-Specific Trial. |
| Cacao Flavanol Eye Fatigue Randomized Trial | Additionally, DOMS was notably reduced in the luteal phase at 12 h, 24 h, and 72 h post-exercise in the DC condition compared to the control and placebo ( p p > 0.05). | 4 | Safari K (2025) | Dark Chocolate Mitigates Premenstrual Performance Impairments and Muscle Soreness in Female CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Athletes: Evidence from a Menstrual-Phase-Specific Trial. |
| Cacao Flavanol Eye Fatigue Randomized Trial | Background: Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle can significantly impair physical performance, neuromuscular function, and cognitive processing in female athletes, particularly during the premenstrual phase. | 4 | Safari K (2025) | Dark Chocolate Mitigates Premenstrual Performance Impairments and Muscle Soreness in Female CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Athletes: Evidence from a Menstrual-Phase-Specific Trial. |
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