There has been extensive research into potential health benefits of flavan-3-ols , in particular regarding their effect on vascular function. Two recent systematic reviews suggest an overall beneficial effect on blood pressure and blood lipids. An ongoing clinical trial, the COSMOS is currently investigating this further. Until 2013, neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the European Food Safety Authority had approved any health claim for catechins or approved any as pharmaceutical drugs. Moreover, several companies have been cautioned by the FDA over misleading health claims. . In 2014, the European Food Safety Authority approved the following health claim for cocoa products containing 200 mg of flavanols and meeting the qualification in dietary supplement products: "cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow" . An editorial warned against increasing one's intake of dark chocolate to improve health because the beneficial compounds, suggested to be flavanols, are sometimes removed due to their bitter taste without an indication on the label. Additionally, such a product is high in fat, sugar and Calories, contributes to a poor diet if consumed in large amounts .
Potential health effects of long-term consumption of flavan-3-ols include reduction of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as decreased levels of blood lipids. Until 2013, neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the European Food Safety Authority had approved any health claim for catechins or approved any as pharmaceutical drugs. Moreover, several companies have been cautioned by the FDA over misleading health claims. In 2014, the European Food Safety Authority approved the following health claim for cocoa products containing 200 mg of flavanols and meeting the qualification in dietary supplement products: "cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow" .
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, in particular regarding their effect on vascular function. Two recent systematic reviews suggest an overall beneficial effect on blood pressure and blood lipids. An ongoing clinical trial, the COSMOS is currently investigating this further.
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An editorial warned against increasing one's intake of dark chocolate to improve health because the beneficial compounds, suggested to be flavanols, are sometimes removed due to their bitter taste without an indication on the label. Additionally, such a product is high in fat, sugar and Calories, contributes to a poor diet if consumed in large amounts