Cocoa flavanol consumption improves lower extremity endothelial function in healthy individuals and people with type 2 diabetes
Mariam Bapir, Gavrielle R. Untracht, Debbie Cooke, John H. McVey, Simon S. Skene, Paola Campagnolo, Martin Whyte, Νικόλαος Δικαίος, Ana Rodriguez‐Mateos, David D. Sampson, Danuta M. Sampson, Christian Heiß
Abstract
: individuals with T2DM exhibit decreased endothelial function that is more pronounced in the femoral than in the brachial artery. CFs increase endothelial function not only in the BA but also the FA both in healthy individuals and in those with T2DM who are at increased risk of developing lower extremity PAD and foot ulcers.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEndothelial dysfunctionBrachial arteryDiabetes mellitusInternal medicineType 2 Diabetes MellitusType 2 diabetesCardiologyEndotheliumEndocrinologyBlood pressurePeripheral Artery Disease ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesCoronary Interventions and Diagnostics