Flavonoids, flavonoid-rich foods, and cardiovascular risk: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

14 Jul 2008Lee Hooper, Paul A Kroon, Eric B Rimm, Jeffrey S Cohn, Ian Harvey, Kathryn A Le Cornu, Jonathan J Ryder, Wendy L Hall, and Aedín Cassidy

The study demonstrate the beneficial effects of flavonoid consumption on cardiovascular risk

Meta Analysis
4 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Black Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Black Tea
Beverage

Blood Pressure - Hypertension Cardiovascular outcome
Minor increase risk of Blood Pressure - Hype...
Cardiovascular system

High evidence
3.5%

Soy Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Soy
Nutrition

Blood Pressure - Hypertension Cardiovascular outcome
Minor decreased risk of Blood Pressure - Hype...
Cardiovascular system

High evidence
-1.5%

Green Tea Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

LDL Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of LDL
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-1.0%

Cacao Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Cacao
Nutrition

Blood Pressure - Hypertension Cardiovascular outcome
Minor decreased risk of Blood Pressure - Hype...
Cardiovascular system

High evidence
-3.0%