Collaborative research by Mars, Incorporated and the University of California, Davis has provided important new insights into the distinct roles of flavanols and procyanidins in the human body.

October 26, 2018 - A new study published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) adds to the body of data demonstrating that bioactive compounds found in cocoa can keep the ...

Healthy red wine grapes Polyphenols are antioxidants that have been tied to the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological diseases. Procyanidins are the specific ...

Grapes tend to be a simple and easy snack where not much thought or preparation needs to be given. At the University of Nevada, Reno, though, researchers have given much thought to grapes, in ...

Procyanidins are polyphenolic compounds with beneficial effects on health in relation to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. In this study, we evaluated the potential beneficial effects of ...

There seems to be more than a bit of truth to the quote that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but the claim that “a balanced diet is chocolate in both hands” is excessive. Research conducted in ...

Researchers shed light on the optimal intake of B-Type Procyanidins found in cocoa, apples, and grape seeds to get their multiple health benefits. Moderate consumption of red wine has been associated ...

In red wines, ciders and dark chocolate, just to name a few, complex plant compounds called procyanidins contribute to the taste and mouthfeel of a food or beverage—its perceived astringency and ...

Researchers shed light on how an optimal intake of electrophilic compounds like procyanidins is linked to hormesis of hemodynamic and metabolic responses. Procyanidins are a class of polyphenols ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Not all wines are created equal and some may be better than others at reducing the risk of heart disease, scientists said on Wednesday. Sign up here. For the most health benefits, ...