The study use a triple blind, placebo-controlled design enrolling male and female subjects between 30-70 yo distributed homogeneously at random in two groups: the control group (Placebo) and the intervention group (Cacao Flavonoids) both groups affected for 90 days.
The variables to consider will be: Interleukins (IL-1b, IL-6), Tumoral Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) and syndecan-1.
For physical performance is evaluated the handgrip strength. The investigators also assessed quality of life using the Health Related QoL (EQ-5D) questionnaire, and the numerical fatigue rating scale.
