Chocolate's Effect on the Cerebral Vasculature

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-02-29

Study Completion Date

2012-02-29

Brief Summary

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The popularity of chocolate can largely be attributed to its mood elevating properties, research shows that it contains antioxidants that also provide physical health benefits. Dark chocolate, in particular, contains high levels of an antioxidant called epicatechin, which is known to cause changes in blood vessels by relaxing them and increasing blood flow.

Little is know about the immediate effects of chocolate consumption, or the differences between milk and dark chocolate with regards to these effects. The project will investigate the effect of a single bar of dark or milk chocolate upon blood flow to the brain, using simple ultrasound tests.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cerebral Vasculature

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CROSSOVER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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100 g containing 70% or 34% cocoa

Healthy controls

cocoa

Intervention Type OTHER

70% versus 34%

Interventions

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cocoa

70% versus 34%

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* No regular medication including vitamins/antioxidants
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Inability to perform breath-hold test
* Any known cardiovascular disease, diabetes, throid disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidaemia or pregnancy

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes