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According to research, cocoa lowers blood pressure and vascular stiffness

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According to research, cocoa lowers blood pressure and vascular stiffness

According to research from the University of Surrey, cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when these factors are already elevated.

The journal “Frontiers in Nutrition” published the study’s findings.

Previous research has shown that cocoa flavanols can lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness just as effectively as some blood pressure medications. However, because previous research in this area was done in strictly regulated experimental settings, it is still unknown how effective flavanols are in lowering blood pressure in daily life.

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By lowering blood pressure when it is not elevated, Surrey’s new research allays worries that using cocoa to treat high blood pressure might be harmful to one’s health. This opens the door for its potential use in clinical settings. Using flavanols, a substance present in cocoa, to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness in people outside of clinical settings was the goal of the first study of its kind.

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Surrey, Christian Heiss, stated: “It is critical that we research novel approaches to treat such conditions because high blood pressure and arterial stiffness increase a person’s risk of heart disease and strokes.

“We need to test if the results previously reported in laboratory settings safely translate into real-world settings, with people going about their everyday lives,” says the study. “Before we even consider introducing cocoa into clinical practises.”

Eleven healthy participants took six cocoa flavanol capsules or six placebo capsules containing brown sugar on alternate days over the course of several days. An upper arm blood pressure monitor and a finger clip that measures pulse wave velocity (PWV), a metric for arterial stiffness, were given to the participants.

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Before taking the capsules, every 30 minutes for the first three hours, then hourly for the following nine hours, blood pressure and PWV measurements were made. Researchers discovered that participants’ blood pressure and arterial stiffness were only reduced if they had high blood pressure; when their blood pressure was low in the morning, there was no effect.

It’s noteworthy that effects were for the first time discovered eight hours after cocoa consumption. The second peak may be the result of the gut bacteria’s metabolising of cocoa flavanols, according to researchers.

Prof. Heiss continued, “It is undeniable that cocoa flavanols have beneficial effects on our cardiovascular system, particularly blood vessel function and blood pressure. Doctors frequently worry that some blood pressure medications may on occasion lower blood pressure too much.”

“Our findings suggest that cocoa flavanols only lower blood pressure when it is elevated. Working with the participants’ personal health technologies demonstrated the daily variability of blood pressure and arterial stiffness as well as the contribution of personal health monitors to the design and delivery of efficient individualised care.”

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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