Total epicatechin

Total epicatechin is associated with flow-mediated dilation in humans (r = 0.44-0.48, P < 0.05).

“total epicatechin) correlated with increased FMD 1- and 2-h postingestion (r = 0.44-0.48; both P < 0.05)”

Human trialbrachial artery1- and 2-h postingestionn = 23

Dose-dependent increases in flow-mediated dilation following acute cocoa ingestion in healthy older adults

Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)·8 Sep 2011