topicCacao-Flavanol-Visual-Fatigue-Randomized-Trial
claimInterestingly, the intake of flavanols, particularly (-)-epicatechin (EC), has been associated with the positive modulation of endothelial and mitochondrial structure and function.
evidence level2
citationMunguía L (2026)
sourceEffects of Cacao Flavonoids in Long COVID-19 Patients with Chronic Fatigue: FLALOC, a Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.
topicCacao-Flavanol-Visual-Fatigue-Randomized-Trial
claimBackground: In the context of long COVID, persistent fatigue is among the most prevalent symptoms that can develop after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
evidence level2
citationMunguía L (2026)
sourceEffects of Cacao Flavonoids in Long COVID-19 Patients with Chronic Fatigue: FLALOC, a Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.
topicCacao-Flavanol-Visual-Fatigue-Randomized-Trial
claimMitochondrial myopathy and endothelial dysfunction, which are triggers of inflammation, have emerged as prominent causes of long COVID-induced fatigue.
evidence level2
citationMunguía L (2026)
sourceEffects of Cacao Flavonoids in Long COVID-19 Patients with Chronic Fatigue: FLALOC, a Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.