"Whether we are sitting at desks, behind the wheel of a car, on a train, or on the sofa reading a book or watching TV, we all spend a lot of time seated. Even though we are not moving our bodies, we are still putting them under stress. Finding ways to mitigate the impact that sitting for uninterrupted periods has on our vascular system could help us cut the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases."
"Flavanols are naturally occurring polyphenols found in various fruits, tea, nuts, and cocoa beans. They have previously been linked to cardiovascular benefits, including support for the vascular system during psychological stress. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Physiology, builds on this earlier evidence."
"Earlier research has shown that even a small 1% drop in vascular function, measured through brachial Flow-mediated dilatation (FMD), corresponds to a 13% rise in the risk of cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks."
Regular intake of flavanol-rich foods such as tea, berries, apples, nuts, and cocoa may protect men's blood vessels during prolonged periods of sitting. Young adults commonly sit around six hours daily, and extended sitting impairs vascular function measured by brachial flow-mediated dilatation (FMD). Even a 1% reduction in FMD corresponds to a 13% higher risk of cardiovascular conditions including heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. Flavanols are naturally occurring polyphenols linked to cardiovascular benefits and support for vascular responses to stress. Dietary flavanols offer a potential approach to mitigate sitting-induced vascular decline and reduce cardiovascular risk.
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