Protective effect of polyphenol-rich extract prepared from Malaysian cocoa (Theobroma cacao) on glucose levels and lipid profiles in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

• Main Authors: Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli, Mhd Jalil, Abbe Maleyki, Ismail, Amin, Abdul Ghani, Nawalyah, Hamid, Muhajir
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Society of Chemical Industry 2008
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16379/1/Protective%20effect%20of%20polyphenol.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16379/; http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/wol1/doi/10.1002/jsfa.3236/abstract
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

BACKGROUND: Cocoa beans are used for preparing cocoa liquor and cocoa powder, which are the main ingredients of cocoa-based products. Previous studies have reported the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, there is no report on the efficacy...