The relevance of theobromine for the beneficial effects of cocoa consumption
Cocoa consumption began in America and in the mid 16th Century it quickly spread to Europe. Beyond being considered a pleasant habit due to its rich sweet lingering taste, chocolate was considered a good nutrient and even a medicine. Traditionally, health benefits of cocoa have been related with the...
Main Authors: | Eva eMartínez-Pinilla, Ainhoa eOñatibia-Astibia, Rafael eFranco |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-02-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pharmacology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2015.00030/full |
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