Compounds Found in Chocolate and Tea May Help Reduce Blood Pressure

Naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels, according to a new meta-analysis of 145 previous studies by University of Surrey scientists. The post Compounds Found in Chocolate and Tea May Help Reduce Blood Pressure appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

May 14, 2025 - 07:30
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Compounds Found in Chocolate and Tea May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Flavan-3-ol-rich foods and supplements decrease blood pressure in particular in people with high blood pressure when consumed daily similar to medication. Image credit: Lagou et al., doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf173.

Naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels, according to a new meta-analysis of 145 previous studies by University of Surrey scientists.

The post Compounds Found in Chocolate and Tea May Help Reduce Blood Pressure appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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