Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2021-07-28
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the side-effects of statin consumption, and
assess the ability of epicatechin (a compound in dark chocolate) to counteract or reverse
these changes. The investigators' prior research has shown that epicatechin can improve
skeletal muscle structure and mitochondrial (which gives us energy) structure.