Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Epicatechin is a flavanol. Cacao products are rich in epicatechin. Epicatechin enhances the skeletal muscle structure in heart failure patients and minimises the cardiometabolic risks. It can be used for treating sarcopenia. Epicatechin reduces myostatin and β-galactosidase and increases the level of markers of muscle growth._x000D_ Application_x000D_ (−)-Epicatechin rich cocoa has been used as a characteristic compound in polyphenols analysis and to study its antioxidant activity in dark chocolate._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 1, 5 g in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Antioxidant