HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE - Exploring The Scientific Evidence

In this book, the major effects of cocoa and dark chocolate consumption in health and disease are discussed, based on extensive scientific evidence and peer-reviewed literature. The possible cellular and molecular mechanisms of action underlying the therapeutic role are also discussed. Original studies and reviews along with comprehensive lists of references are included in this compilation for the benefit of researchers, experts, investigators, students and general public who are chocolate lovers at heart. Hopefully, readers will have enjoyed the sweet nectar of chocolate after completing a thorough read through the scientific evidence. The following chapters are included, with detailed references to the original scientific studies:
THE ROLE OF CHOCOLATE AS FOOD, MEDICINE, AND MEDI-FOOD: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
COCOA AND CHOCOLATE: A POTENTIAL FUNCTIONAL FOOD
HEALTH BENEFITS OF METHYLXANTHINES IN COCOA AND CHOCOLATE
COCO-MICROBES AND HUMAN HEALTH
COCOA POLYPHENOLS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS Of COCOA-BASED DIET
PROTECTIVE ROLE OF COCOA PHENOLS IN PANCREATIC BETA CELLS UNDER OXIDATIVE STRESS
ENHANCING HUMAN COGNITION WITH COCOA FLAVONOIDS
EFFECT OF CHOCOLATE AND YERBA MATE PHENOLS IN HIV/AIDS