Acute Effects of Dark Chocolate on Physical Performance in Young Elite Soccer Players: A Pilot Study

Background: Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols and has been linked to cardiovascular and metabolic benefits. Its potential effects on recovery, fatigue reduction, and subjective wellness in elite athletes, however, remain underexplored. This pilot study examined the acute effects of dark chocolat...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luca Benedetti, Federico Nigro, Marco Malaguti, Rocco Di Michele, Cristina Angeloni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/965
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!