The epicatechin in dark chocolate increases mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells through the activation of PGC-1α, the same pathway triggered during endurance exercise.

The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug designation to EB 002 ((+)-epicatechin; Epirium Bio) for the treatment of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.

All the latest science news on epicatechin from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and ... Study finds that consuming a flavonoid in cocoa helped healthy mice delay skeletal muscle aging.

Epirium Bio Receives FDA Orphan-Drug Designation for EB 002 ((+)-Epicatechin) for the Treatment of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy April 14, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ...

Quercetin and epicatechin are examples of flavonoids, essential pigments found in many fruits and vegetables. The abundance of flavonoids coupled with their low toxicity relative to other plant ...

The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in ...