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 ...

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.

In a month-long randomized and double-blinded study, 45 healthy male adults were divided into three groups taking different amounts of flavanols and procyanidins to determine the effect of each on a ...

New insights into the distinct roles of flavanols and procyanidins in the human body have been provided by collaborative research by Mars, Incorporated and the University of California, Davis.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...