HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE - Exploring The Scientific Evidence

by Sridhar Nadamuni

Overview

In this book, the major effects of cocoa and dark chocolate consumption in health and disease are discussed, based on extensive scientific evidence and peer-reviewed literature. The possible cellular and molecular mechanisms of action underlying the therapeutic role are also discussed. Original studies and reviews along with comprehensive lists of references are included in this compilation for the benefit of researchers, experts, investigators, students and general public who are chocolate lovers at heart. Hopefully, readers will have enjoyed the sweet nectar of chocolate after completing a thorough read through the scientific evidence. The following chapters are included, with detailed references to the original scientific studies:
THE ROLE OF CHOCOLATE AS FOOD, MEDICINE, AND MEDI-FOOD: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
COCOA AND CHOCOLATE: A POTENTIAL FUNCTIONAL FOOD
HEALTH BENEFITS OF METHYLXANTHINES IN COCOA AND CHOCOLATE
COCO-MICROBES AND HUMAN HEALTH
COCOA POLYPHENOLS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS Of COCOA-BASED DIET
PROTECTIVE ROLE OF COCOA PHENOLS IN PANCREATIC BETA CELLS UNDER OXIDATIVE STRESS
ENHANCING HUMAN COGNITION WITH COCOA FLAVONOIDS
EFFECT OF CHOCOLATE AND YERBA MATE PHENOLS IN HIV/AIDS

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158618116
Publisher:	Sridhar Nadamuni
Publication date:	08/25/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

SRIDHAR NADAMUNI is a renowned health writer and editor. He has been published widely in trade and professional journals including The Lancet Infectious Diseases; The Lancet; Drug Discovery Today; Elsevier Monthly Monitor PSYCHIATRY; The Medical Post; SCRIP Magazine; Canadian Medical Association Journal; Nature Biotechnology; Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News; and HealthCare Business News.
He has been engaged in research, writing and editing/reviewing medical communications for the print and the web media. He is endowed with an excellent ability to synthesize research information, writing/editing for a range of scientific and non-scientific audiences. His work includes evidence-based educational and promotional elements: news reports, feature articles, newsletters (consumer and physician), manuscripts, research articles, abstracts, clinical updates, case studies, cutting-edge biomedical conference reports, digital content, interactive sales learning modules, posters, slide kits, project outlines, patent & literature reviews, advisory board meeting reports, accredited and non-accredited Continuing Medical Education monographs, and so forth. He has also developed project outlines and sales training modules in a variety of therapeutic areas for pharma clientele (samples available upon request). He has addressed the medical education needs of professionals supported by publication and CME strategies of pharmaceutical and biotech industry: Sanofi-aventis Inc, Bristol Myers-Squibb Inc., Wyeth Inc., Amgen Canada, Pfizer Oncology Inc., AstraZeneca Inc, Servier Canada, Ikaria, Otsuka, and/or their agencies of record in conjunction with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). He has edited/copy edited more than 1000 biomedical manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications internationally since December 2012.
In addition to providing Content Management services for cardiovalens.com in 2000, in recent years, he was associated with media outlets in the USA including The Boston Globe (USA), Revolutionhealth.com (Washington, DC), www.physiciansbriefing.com(CT),www.care-mates.com/blog(Chicago, IL),www.livestrong.com (Bellevue, WA),www.cancernetwork.com (San Francisco, CA) and www.genengnews.com (NY, USA) aside from the Public Health Agency of Canada (www.phac-aspc.gc.ca) as a Supplier/Contractor (web communications) in 2012.
In addition, he attends professional meetings and international biomedical conferences to report on issues of topical health interest.