Oligomeric Procyanidins
Overview
Oligomeric procyanidins are flavanol oligomers present in cocoa and dark chocolate. They are commonly treated as part of the total cocoa procyanidin (proanthocyanidin) fraction that contributes to antioxidant capacity and vascular-related endpoints in flavanol-rich dietary studies.
Recipes
Foods
1 food containing this substance
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa flavanols for cognitive support; heavy metal considerations
Biological Mechanisms and Implications
No biological targets found for substance: Oligomeric Procyanidins
References
- Phenol-Explorer database (polyphenol content in foods) Neveu et al. 2010