Posted: 18 August 08
New Study Suggests Cocoa Compounds Could Hold Promise for Brain Conditions Including Dementia and Stroke
Cocoa flavanols, the unique compounds found naturally in cocoa, may increase blood flow to the brain, according to new research published in the Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment journal. The researchers suggest that long-term improvements in brain blood flow could impact cognitive behavior, offering future potential for debilitating brain conditions including dementia and stroke.
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Posted: 27 May 08
There may be good news for the more than 20 million Americans living with diabetes. New research links cocoa flavanols - the naturally occurring compounds in cocoa - to potential benefits for those affected with type 2 diabetes.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology revealed...
- That consuming a cocoa flavanol-rich beverage daily may have the potential to positively impact blood vessel dysfunction associated with diabetes
- A 30 percent improvement in blood vessel dysfunction after 30 days - especially beneficial given the typically poor vessel function associated with type 2 diabetes...
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Posted: 03 Feb 08
Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States, affecting over one third of the population*, and more than 20 million Americans are living with diabetes**. Research suggests that cocoa flavanols – the naturally occurring compounds in cocoa – may provide potential benefits that can improve circulation in these at-risk groups...
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