Consumption of flavanols preserves endothelial function in healthy older adults, suggesting protective effects against prolonged sitting.
Two hours of sitting impaired upper and lower limb endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation; FMD) and increased blood pressure in healthy older adults. Consuming flavanols prior to sitting preserved endothelial function in both conduit arteries.
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