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Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Randolph Jason

Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly By Michael Alexander for Prevention In case you need another reason to love chocolate: Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may be linked to improvements in heart health, mobility and overall quality of life for people over the age of 55, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In the study, researchers from Mexico and the USA said that flavonoids in cocoa may be key to addressing age-related decline in mass, strength and skeletal muscle performance. Flavonoids are naturally occurring biological pigments that include…

Artery Function and Dark Chocolate (Video)

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 Randolph Jason

Artery Function and Dark Chocolate Video – Nutritional Facts What do studies not funded by the chocolate industry show about the effect of cocoa on arterial health? Video Source

Fight diabetes with dark chocolate: Compounds in cocoa found to help cells release more insulin

February 4, 2019 Randolph Jason

Fight diabetes with dark chocolate: Compounds in cocoa found to help cells release more insulin by: Michelle Simmons – Natural News A study has discovered that specific compounds found in dark chocolate (particularly its cocoa content) can help fight diabetes. These compounds, known as epicatechin monomers, can aid the body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. The body needs the insulin hormone to control glucose, which is the blood sugar, that goes beyond the healthy levels in diabetes. The study, which was published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, discovered…