topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids 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.
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids 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.
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids 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.
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids 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.
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimAmong the different forms of the disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) accounts for approximately 90–95% of all cases and is strongly associated with insulin resistance, excess adiposity, physical inactivity, and dietary patterns characterized by high consumption of energy-dense, highly processed foods [,].
evidence level3
citationTornero-Aguilera Jose Francisco (2026)
sourceCocoa-Based Plant Matrices in Glucose Metabolism: Bioactive Compounds and Redox Signaling
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claim6 7 8 Over the past decades, the prevalence of diabetes has increased markedly worldwide, reaching levels of major public health concern.
evidence level3
citationTornero-Aguilera Jose Francisco (2026)
sourceCocoa-Based Plant Matrices in Glucose Metabolism: Bioactive Compounds and Redox Signaling
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimThe disease imposes a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems, reduces quality of life, and is associated with a marked increase in mortality risk.
evidence level3
citationTornero-Aguilera Jose Francisco (2026)
sourceCocoa-Based Plant Matrices in Glucose Metabolism: Bioactive Compounds and Redox Signaling
topicCocoa Flavanol Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 Diabetes mellitus comprises a complex and heterogeneous group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from alterations in insulin secretion, insulin action, or a combination of both processes.
evidence level3
citationTornero-Aguilera Jose Francisco (2026)
sourceCocoa-Based Plant Matrices in Glucose Metabolism: Bioactive Compounds and Redox Signaling