cocoa

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Cocoa

Cocoa is a plant that originates from Central and South America and is used to produce chocolate. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make cocoa powder and cocoa butter. It is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties.

Category
Plant extract
Molecular Formula
Variable, depending on specific compounds
Mechanism of Action
Cocoa contains flavonoids, specifically epicatechin, which has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. These compounds can reduce oxidative stress, improve blood flow, and lower blood pressure.
Evidence Grade
B

Other Names

  • Theobroma cacao
  • Cacao

Primary Benefits

  • Improves cardiovascular health
  • Antioxidant properties
  • May improve mood

Recommended Dosage

Type general
Value Two to three servings of cocoa products per day

Side Effects

  • Digestive problems
  • Migraine headaches
  • Skin reactions

Precautions

  • Not recommended for those allergic to chocolate or caffeine
  • May interact with certain medications

Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Certain antidepressants
  • Antacid medications

Key References

  • https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/cocoa-sweet-treat-with-health-benefits
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4696435/
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“my advice in life is dark chocolate”

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“Yeah, in breakfast, I have this almond, almost 100% almond and cocoa spread very low sugar. And then I have what's called a friselle. I get 'em both from Southern Italy. It's a whole grain toast, but it's very particular.”

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“I could just walk in and have the Ben Greenfield aisle, which would be like avocado, dark chocolate, start eating, blueberry, like literally like my team, my EA team when I travel, they they have the list that they're supposed to order that is at my hotel room, you know, above the mini fridge when I get there.”

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“resveratrol that's in grapes and berries, pistachios, dark chocolate. We know that that can activate our antioxidant defenses.”

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“And dark chocolate can actually help to support blood vessels as well.”

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“Turns out that dark chocolate, plant-based foods, the cacao, actually um produces helps your body produce something called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide actually widens your blood vessels so you get better blood flow.”

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“cocoa polyphenol from dark chocolate, another type of polyphenol called kakin, have been shown to increase blood flow to the brain and improve cognition and executive function.”

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“a lot of the anthocyanins the cakin that are in things like blueberries and dark chocolate especially when you concentrate the powder down those are they have anti-inflammatory properties they have antioxidant properties and they're increasing blood flow to the brain as well.”

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