Cocoa flavanols protect endothelial function during prolonged sitting in healthy older adults

Key Points

• The research aims to determine the effects of cocoa flavanols on endothelial function during prolonged sitting in healthy older adults.
• Controlled observational study
• Participants sat for two hours
• Measured flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and blood pressure
• Flavanols consumed prior to sitting
• Sitting impaired endothelial function in upper and lower limbs
• Blood pressure increased after two hours of sitting
• Flavanol consumption preserved endothelial function in conduit arteries