Beneficial health effects of cocoa flavanols are reviewed, together with their potential future role as functional food ingredients. Aspects considered include: vascular protection and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk; impact on oxidative stress; anticarcinogenicity; development of food products ...
However, the COSMOS trial can provide a useful comparison – you can find estimated serving sizes to achieve an intake equivalent to 500mg of cocoa flavanols in this factsheet. Based on the diversity of flavanols and their sources, future dietary recommendations may specify the types of ...
They tested the effects of several combinations of cocoa flavanols on the rodents and found that one set of compounds, called oligomeric procyanidins (or PCs), had a significant weight-control effect when given to mice on a high-fat diet. The PCs were also shown to help the mice regulate ...
Flavanols are the main type of flavonoid found in cocoa and chocolate. In addition to having antioxidant qualities, research shows that flavanols have other potential influences on vascular health, such as lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and heart, and making blood ...
Cocoa flavanols improve vascular responses to acute mental stress in young healthy adults. Nutrients. 2021;13(4):1103. doi:10.3390/nu13041103 Nehlig A. The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance: Cocoa flavanol and cognition. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2013...
Keep reading to learn of cacao’s benefits and how it differs from chocolate. The Difference Between Chocolate and Cacao Chocolate is usually a highly processed candy treat. While chocolate contains cacao (often as cocoa powder), it also often includes a host of other not-so-healthy ingredients...
One particular class of compounds, called flavanols has been avidly investigated in recent years. Found in certain teas, fruits, and cocoa products, these substances have shown a potential to deliver various health benefits, including bettervascular function, decreased blood pressure and improved immune...
In addition, researchrevealsthat “most findings support the beneficial effect of cocoa flavanols on cognitive function and neuroplasticity in young adults, suggesting that the inclusion of cocoa powder or high-cocoa flavanols products may be a realistic and reasonable preventive approach on neurodegenera...
The minerals, antioxidants and amino acids in cacao nibs and other cocoa products keep your brain sharp and lift your mood. A 2015 clinical trial published inThe American Journal of Clinical Nutritionassessed the beneficial effects of cocoa flavanols on mental health in seniors. These compounds have...
Aduna Super Cacao Powderis made from specially-selected, high-flavanol cacao beans blended with luxuriously rich cacao from small-scale producers in Ghana. It is exceptionally rich in cocoa flavanols - a plant-based antioxidant which studies have shown support a wide range of health benefits from...