Study reveals cocoa powder reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness, only when levels of both are elevated.
Flavanols enhance the browning of adipose fat by activating the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could have implications for the development of new drugs to help treat obesity.
Researchers have found a direct connection between flavan 3-ols consumption and fat browning by activation in the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for obesity-related disorders.
Cocoa consumption could reduce inflammation and epigenetic aging, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases associated with aging.
Cocoa flavanols, naturally occurring compounds in cocoa beans, may help improve cognition and memory in older people.
