Cocoa

Last updated on: 21.04.2021

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The contained secondary plant substances, the flavonols, see under flavonoids, lower among other things the blood pressure, the LDL - cholesterol, regulate the insulin level and oxidation processes and protect the vessels.

A study indicates an increase in cognitive abilities.

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  1. Socci V et al (2017) Enhancing human cognition wirh cocoa flaconoids. Frontiers in Nutrition 16: 19

  2. Montagna MT et al. (2019) Chocolate, "Food of the Gods": History, Science, and Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health 16:4960

Last updated on: 21.04.2021