Flavonoid Effect on Activation and Stimulation of Thrombocytes, hsCRP and Lipid Profile

"The green tea group consumed first daily one liter of green tea infusate made of 4 bags left in boiling water during 3 minutes.~After a four week washout-time they were switched over to the dark chocolate treatment, which included consumption of 3.5 ounces 70% dark chocolate.~Blood was drawn before and after each intervention, to check platelet activity with flow cytometry, HDL, LDL and hsCRP Levels"

"The dark chocolate group consumed 3.5 ounces 70% dark chocolate per day during a one week period.~After a four week washout-time they were given the green tea treatment, which included ingestion of one liter green tea infusate (containing 4 green tea bags).~Blood was drawn before and after each intervention, to check platelet activity with flow cytometry, HDL, LDL and hsCRP Levels."