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Dark chocolate (DC) is rich in epicatechin which augments nitric oxide (NO) production through endothelium-dependent influences. The increased bioavailability and activity of NO have been demonstrated to statistically increase flow-mediated dilation in healthy subjects and in hypertensive patients. DC supplementation has been hailed for its positive effects on cardiovascular health and it has been proposed as a booster of physical performance in athletes, however the mechanisms by which DC improves oxidative stress, vascular function and athletic performance are not fully understood. The investigators designed a human study assessing how DC improves NO bioavailability and activity in elite athletes. Twenty-four elite soccer players (aged 18-35 years old, all males) are divided in 2 groups and randomly assigned to receive DC (85% cocoa), 40g per day or white/milk chocolate (<35% cocoa) for 30 days. The primary outcome measure is the evaluation of Soluble NOX2-derived peptide (sNOX2-dp), a direct marker of NADPH oxidase activation. The secondary outcome measures are other markers of oxidative stress, as the soluble P-selectin (sPs), Vitamin E, soluble CD40 Ligand (sCD40L), a marker of in vivo platelet activation and flow-mediated dilation assessed by vascular ultrasound. All parameters are assessed at baseline and after 30 days in both groups.


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NCT number NCT03288623
Study type Interventional
Source University of Roma La Sapienza
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date September 25, 2017
Completion date November 1, 2018

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