Flavanols— a type of flavonoid— are natural antioxidants found in cocoa solids. They've been linked to numerous health advantages, includingenhanced heart health, lower inflammation,reduced stress, and increased cognitive performance. Though chocolate also contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants con...
Studies in humans and animal models have shown that dietary interventions rich in plant polyphenols may alleviate stress or anxiety and mitigate cognitive decline.1,2,3Cocoa, green tea, blueberries and grapes contain flavanols, a subclass of plant polyphenols with pleiotropic roles in neuroprotection,...