Immunomodulatory properties of cacao extracts - potential consequences for medical applications

• Main Authors: Kathrin eBecker (Author), Simon eGeisler (Author), Florian eUeberall (Author), Dietmar eFuchs (Author), Johanna eGostner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Anti-inflammatory properties of cacao, fruits of Theobroma cacao L. (Sterculiaceae), are well documented, and therapeutic applications are described for gastrointestinal, nervous and cardiovascular abnormalities. Most, if not all of these disease conditions involve inflammation or immune activation...