Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis1 2 3 4 5 Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the coexistence of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic disorders, such as hypertension, insulin resistance, dyslipidemias – elevated triglyceride levels and reduced HDL levels – and increased waist circumference [,].1Gomes Chagas Amanda (2026)The effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-AnalysisThe presence of MetS is a risk factor for other conditions, particularly increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (DM2) by five times and the risk of cardiovascular diseases by three times [].1Gomes Chagas Amanda (2026)The effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-AnalysisIt may be the result from a combination of genetic factors, dietary profile, and physical inactivity [].1Gomes Chagas Amanda (2026)The effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-AnalysisIncreasing attention has been directed toward nutritional interventions as a strategy to reduce CVD risk, particularly through the consumption of foods rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, such as flavonoids [,,,,].4Chatagnier Louise (2026)Comparative effects of regular, bloomed or white chocolate on cardiovascular and antioxidant markers in healthy adults
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-AnalysisImproper storage, transport, or repeated heating and cooling can result in a visible white or grayish coating on the surface known as “bloom” [,].4Chatagnier Louise (2026)Comparative effects of regular, bloomed or white chocolate on cardiovascular and antioxidant markers in healthy adults
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-AnalysisGST activity was determined by measuring the conjugation of 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene with reduced glutathione, with absorbance changes reflecting GST activity.4Chatagnier Louise (2026)Comparative effects of regular, bloomed or white chocolate on cardiovascular and antioxidant markers in healthy adults
Cocoa Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis1 2 [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a major global health challenge, accounting for approximately 700,000 deaths annually in the United States [] and an estimated 18 million deaths worldwide [].4Chatagnier Louise (2026)Comparative effects of regular, bloomed or white chocolate on cardiovascular and antioxidant markers in healthy adults

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  1. The effects of cocoa products in individuals with metabolic syndrome and related diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  2. Comparative effects of regular, bloomed or white chocolate on cardiovascular and antioxidant markers in healthy adults