Flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure

6 Best Antioxidant-Rich Drinks, According to Dietitians

Find out if your favorite beverage made the list!These six drinks can help keep your cells healthy and fight inflammation.Green tea, hot chocolate, coffee and some juices are antioxidant-rich.Enjoy these beverages hot, cold or in a recipe to reap their health benefits.As you stroll through the beverage aisle, you may notice a sea of drinks vying for your attention. From dessert-flavored waters to fiber-rich sodas to vitamin-packed sparkling juic…

New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.

High blood pressure: UK's favourite snack linked to significant reductions in 'promising' discovery

A daily cup of tea or a small piece of dark chocolate could significantly benefit heart health, according to new research from the University of Surrey.The research has yielded new evidence that compounds called flavan-3-ols, naturally found in tea, cocoa, apples and grapes, may improve blood pressure and blood vessel health.The effects were particularly notable in people with already elevated blood pressure.In some cases, the blood pressure-low…

Tea, Berries, and Other Flavonoid-Rich Foods May Help You Age Better, Study Finds

Fact checked by Nick Blackmersvf74 / Getty ImagesA new study found a link between flavonoid-rich foods and healthier aging.Flavonoids are antioxidants in foods like apples, citrus fruits, tea, and berries.More research is needed, but experts still recommend adding high-flavonoid foods to your diet.An apple a day might keep signs of aging away—and so might a cup of tea, a handful of berries, or a serving of citrus fruit. A new study published in …

Flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure

We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols - found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes - may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.

A new study by the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom found that natural compounds called flavan-3-oles (or flavonols) present in certain foods can improve blood pressure and blood vessel health. The research, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analyzed data from 145 randomized controlled studies. The research shows that regular consumption of flavan-3-oles can reduce blood pressure, especially in people with hig…