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Cocoa inhibits platelet activation and function.

D Rein1, T G Paglieroni, T Wun

  • 1Department of Nutrition, the University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|June 29, 2000
PubMed
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Consuming polyphenol-rich cocoa beverages significantly reduces human platelet activation and formation of platelet microparticles. Cocoa intake also demonstrated an aspirin-like effect, inhibiting primary hemostasis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Nutrition Science
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Epidemiologic studies suggest dietary polyphenols are linked to reduced coronary heart disease mortality.
  • The precise mechanisms behind this protective effect, particularly concerning platelet function, remain unclear.
  • Polyphenols are known for antioxidant properties and in vitro effects on platelet activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a polyphenol-rich cocoa beverage on human platelet activation.
  • To assess the effect of cocoa consumption on primary hemostasis.
  • To compare cocoa's effects against caffeine and water controls.

Main Methods:

  • 30 healthy subjects consumed cocoa, caffeine, or water.
  • Platelet activation measured via antigen expression and microparticle formation using flow cytometry.

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  • Primary hemostasis assessed using a platelet function analyzer.

    • Main Results:

    • Cocoa consumption lowered epinephrine- or ADP-stimulated glycoprotein IIb-IIIa and P-selectin expression.
    • Platelet microparticle formation decreased post-cocoa intake.
    • Cocoa intake inhibited primary hemostasis, similar to aspirin's effect.

    Conclusions:

    • Cocoa consumption effectively suppresses platelet activation and microparticle formation.
    • Cocoa exhibits an aspirin-like effect on primary hemostasis.
    • Polyphenol-rich cocoa may contribute to cardiovascular protection through antiplatelet mechanisms.