Association between chocolate consumption frequency and heart rate variability indices

Latif, Rabia; Majeed, Farrukh

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2019.12.009

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“…In a case-control study on 101 adult males, long-term use of dipping tobacco was not associated with permanent changes in heart rate and blood pressure whereas acute tobacco dipping caused an acute increase in heart rate [36]. Chocolate consumption was not correlated with heart rate variability among young adult participants [37].…”

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Recent Trends of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Military Recruits from Saudi Arabia

Al-Shehri

Alasmari²,

Khan

et al. 2021

Medicines

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Metabolic syndrome (Met-S) constitutes the risk factors and abnormalities that markedly increase the probability of developing diabetes and coronary heart disease. An early detection of Met-S, its components and risk factors can be of great help in preventing or controlling its adverse consequences. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of cardio-metabolic risk factors in young army recruits from Saudi Arabia. A total of 2010 Saudis aged 18–30 years were randomly selected from groups who had applied to military colleges. In addition to designed questionnaire, anthropometric measurements and blood samples were collected to measure Met-S components according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Met-S prevalence was 24.3% and it was higher in older subjects than the younger ones. There were significant associations between Met-S and age, education level and marital status. The most common Met-S components were high fasting blood sugar (63.6%) followed by high blood pressure (systolic and diastolic, 63.3% and 37.3% respectively) and high body mass index (57.5%). The prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes were found to be 55.2% and 8.4%, respectively. Hypertriglyceridemia was found in 19.3% and low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in 11.7% of subjects. In conclusion, there is a high prevalence of Met-S in young adults of Saudi Arabia. There is a need for regular monitoring of Met-S in young populations to keep them healthy and fit for nation building. It is also important to design and launch community-based programs for educating people about the importance of physical activity, cessation of smoking and eating healthy diet in prevention of chronic diseases.

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confidence: 89%

Recent Trends of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Military Recruits from Saudi Arabia

Al-Shehri

Alasmari²,

Khan

et al. 2021

Medicines

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“…The cardioprotective properties of phenolic compounds, especially flavanols and other flavonoids, are partially attributed to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties ( Anger et al, 2016 ). Cocoa phenolic compounds have been also confirmed to have anti-platelet properties in a number of studies ( Holt et al, 2006 ; Almoosawi et al, 2012 ; Andjuar et al, 2012 ; Anger et al, 2016 ; Vlachojannis et al, 2016 ; Dong et al, 2017 ; Lee et al, 2017 ; Loffredo et al, 2017 ; Latif and Majeed, 2020 ; Seecheran et al, 2022 ). For example, Kim et al (2017) report that cocoa phenolic compounds exert potent anti-platelet properties both directly and indirectly via endothelial cells, and conclude that they have the potential for lowering the risk of CVD-related hypercoagulation due to hypercholesterolemia.…”

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“…Although a number of review papers indicate that cocoa and its products have cardioprotective potential, these present little information about their anti-platelet action ( Fernandez-Murga et al, 2011 ; Andjuar et al, 2012 ; Senturk and Gunay, 2015 ; Loffredo et al, 2017 ; Gammone et al, 2018 ; Santos and Macedo, 2018 ; Zięba et al, 2019 ; Ghaffari and Roshanravan, 2020 ). While other studies have found the phenolic compounds from cocoa and its products to have anti-platelet activity, little is known of the mechanisms behind it ( Almoosawi et al, 2012 ; Dong et al, 2017 ; Lee et al, 2017 ; Loffredo et al, 2017 ; Barrios et al, 2018 ; Latif and Majeed, 2020 ; Otreba et al, 2021 ; Seecheran et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…A number of in vitro , in vivo and epidemiological studies indicate that diets rich in flavonoids, a subgroup of phenolic compounds, may protect against CVDs by inhibiting blood platelet function ( Mozaffarian, 2016 ). A number of epidemiological studies ( Almoosawi et al, 2012 ; Arranz et al, 2013 ; Ferri et al, 2015 ; Vlachojannis et al, 2016 ; Dong et al, 2017 ; Lee et al, 2017 ; Loffredo et al, 2017 ; Barrios et al, 2018 ; Garcia et al, 2018 ; Rees et al, 2018 ; Zięba et al, 2019 ; Latif and Majeed, 2020 ; Tyc et al, 2021 ; Seecheran et al, 2022 ), highlight a relationship between the consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa products and a lower incidence of CVDs, including ischemic heart disease and stroke. These studies included consumption of various cocoa products, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cocoa powder, and drinks with theobromine.…”

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confidence: 99%

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New light on changes in the number and function of blood platelets stimulated by cocoa and its products

Olas

2024

Front. Pharmacol.

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Hyperactivation of blood platelets, one of the causes of heart attack, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), is influenced by various dietary components, including phenolic compounds from vegetables, fruits, teas, wines, cocoa and its products, including chocolate. The present paper sheds new light on the effect of cocoa and its products, especially dark chocolate, on the number and function of blood platelets, and the anti-platelet activity of their constituent phenolic compounds. A review was performed of papers identified in various electronic databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, and Google Scholar, with the aim of determining whether their anti-platelet activity may serve as part of a sweet strategy in countering CVDs. Various studies demonstrate that cocoa consumption, especially in the form of dark chocolate, with a high flavanol concentration, has anti-platelet activity and may play a significant role in cardioprotection; they also note that cocoa consumption may be a good strategy in diminishing cardiovascular risk, including hyperactivation of blood platelets.

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“…For example, de Oliveira et al proposed that long-term coffee consumption was associated with the inhibition of the autonomic regulation of heart rate by the vagus nerve [11] . Latif et al showed that the frequency of chocolate consumption did not change the regulation of cardiac autonomic nerves in women [12] . A randomized controlled trial conducted by Clark et al showed that after consuming energy drinks, HRV indicators during the exercise rest period significantly increased [13] .…”

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Milk Tea Consumption and Short-Term Heart Rate Variability in College Students

2022

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Background: The aim of this study was to explore the association between the frequency of milk tea consumption and HRV among college students. Methods: A total of 313 healthy college students (124 males and 189 females) participated in this cross-sectional study. The frequency of milk tea consumption was assessed using a questionnaire, and the participants were divided into three groups: <1 drink/month, 1-3 drinks/month, and >4 drinks/month. The 5-minute electrocardiogram signals of all subjects were collected in the sitting state and analysed for the HRV frequency domain parameters (VLF, LF, HF, TP, LF/HF) Results For male college students, some HRV frequency domain parameters were significantly different among the groups (P < 0.05). After adjusting for age, body mass index, and mean heart rate, the VLF, HF, and TP for male college students in the >4 drinks/month group were still significantly higher than those for male college students in the <1 drink/month group. The LF/HF in the <1 drink/month group was still significantly higher than that in the 1-3 drinks/month group. There was no significant difference in any HRV frequency domain parameter among female college students (P > 0.05) Conclusions The male students who consume more milk tea have higher HRV and female college students with different frequencies of milk tea consumption have no significant difference in HRV. There may be sex differences in the effect of milk tea consumption on HRV among college students

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Association between chocolate consumption frequency and heart rate variability indices

Cited by 4 publications

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Recent Trends of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Military Recruits from Saudi Arabia

Recent Trends of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Military Recruits from Saudi Arabia

New light on changes in the number and function of blood platelets stimulated by cocoa and its products

Milk Tea Consumption and Short-Term Heart Rate Variability in College Students

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