November 2016 PMID 27683874

Cocoa Flavanol Intake and Biomarkers for Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Xiaochen Lin, Isabel Zhang, Alina Li, JoAnn E Manson, Howard D Sesso, Lu Wang, Simin Liu

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What people are saying

The overall tone combines appreciation of the health benefits with lighthearted remarks about chocolate, as seen in posts mentioning Valentine's Day and joking about giving up chocolate. Some users express interest in applying the findings through further studies, reflecting a balanced yet casual engagement with the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight the positive health effects of cocoa flavanols, supporting the publication's findings, as seen in posts emphasizing 'beneficial effects' and 'good news.'

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some posts treating the topic playfully or casually, like referencing Valentine's Day and chocolate, rather than in-depth analysis.

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Several posts discuss practical applications and further research ideas, indicating a decent level of engagement, especially the suggestion of conducting an RCT ('hagamos un ECA').

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The conversations suggest that the publication's findings could influence personal health choices and future research, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Cocoa flavanol intake appears to improve several cardiometabolic biomarkers such as insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and markers of inflammation, based on a review of 19 RCTs involving over 1,100 participants.
  • The studies showed that the amount of cocoa flavanols consumed varied widely, and the benefits were observed with interventions lasting from 2 to 52 weeks.
  • However, the review notes that large, long-term clinical trials are still needed to confirm these benefits and better understand the effects of cocoa flavanols on heart and metabolic health.

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American Society for Nutrition Journals
@jnutritionorg · X

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol has beneficial effects on cardiometabolic biomarkers https://t.co/8QYD66REwK https://t.co/7W4P5PcVeJ

Feb 14, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 7,980 followers View post →
Kille Tölönen
@Neonomide · X

@KatjaKurk @mikalappalainen En lähtisi leikkimään niin vakavalla asialla kuin suklaasta luopumisella. https://t.co/eHVY1DdaxT https://t.co/wWvG4VQXfZ

Jan 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 927 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Cocoa Flavanol Intake and Biomarkers for Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://t.co/ebWFDL0Guv

Jun 26, 2022 · 1 like · 42,714 followers View post →
American Society for Nutrition
@nutritionorg · X

RT @jnutritionorg: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 19,064 followers View post →
Evelia Apolinar
@EveApolinar · X

@oncomed_MLL Yo opino que hagamos un ECA p/evaluar si ingesta de esos flavonoles

Jan 29, 2019 · 1,934 followers View post →
Ph.Chauveau
@PSkrunch · X

RT @jnutritionorg: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 232 followers View post →

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Phòng Khám MedFit
@PhongKhamMedFit · X

Lin X, Zhang I, et al. “Cocoa Flavanol Intake and Biomarkers for Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials“. J Nutr. - https://t.co/wkkp06zPLf

Jun 11, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Kille Tölönen
@Neonomide · X

@KatjaKurk @mikalappalainen En lähtisi leikkimään niin vakavalla asialla kuin suklaasta luopumisella. https://t.co/eHVY1DdaxT https://t.co/wWvG4VQXfZ

Jan 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 927 followers View post →
Teresa Davis, Ph.D.
@NutritionTAD · X

RT @jnutritionorg: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol…

Feb 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 67 followers View post →
Ph.Chauveau
@PSkrunch · X

RT @jnutritionorg: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 232 followers View post →
American Society for Nutrition
@nutritionorg · X

RT @jnutritionorg: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 19,064 followers View post →
American Society for Nutrition Journals
@jnutritionorg · X

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is some good news about your box of chocolate from #JNutr! This review finds cocoa flavanol has beneficial effects on cardiometabolic biomarkers https://t.co/8QYD66REwK https://t.co/7W4P5PcVeJ

Feb 14, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 7,980 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Cocoa Flavanol Intake and Biomarkers for Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://t.co/ebWFDL0Guv

Jun 26, 2022 · 1 like · 42,714 followers View post →
Evelia Apolinar
@EveApolinar · X

@oncomed_MLL Yo opino que hagamos un ECA p/evaluar si ingesta de esos flavonoles

Jan 29, 2019 · 1,934 followers View post →