Latest Information on Cacao Polyphenols and Cacao Protein!

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Hi there! Let’s examine the amazing properties of cacao polyphenol.

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  • Blood pressure is high.*
  • I feel stressed.
  • I'm worried about arteriosclerosis.
  • I take care of my skin and appearance.
  • Dementia risk
  • Susceptible to allergies

Cacao polyphenols
are thought to make blood vessels more supple.

Many people may have heard that polyphenols help improve blood flow.
Did you know that chocolate contains a lot of polyphenols?
Dark chocolate contains more than four times the polyphenols of red wine!

Polyphenol quantities in plant-based foods Dark chocolate Apple Red wine Coffee

Cacao polyphenols are thought to make blood vessels more supple by reducing inflammation.
The research found that the higher a person's blood pressure is,* the greater the decrease in blood pressure is after cacao polyphenol consumption.

Hypertension (n = 82) Normal blood pressure (n = 265) Difference in systolic blood pressure (mmHg): Before consumption (at start) - After consumption (4 weeks later) From "Empirical Study on Health Effects of Chocolate Consumption," Meiji Co., Ltd., and Aichi Gakuin University, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture

Better blood flow, and more supple blood vessels!
Wow, the potential benefits of chocolate are amazing!

  • * A person who has systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or more or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or more
  • * Excessive chocolate consumption is not recommended.
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