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Flavanols in Cocoa May Offer Benefits to the Brain.
Scientists Unveil New Findings That Suggest Compounds in Special Cocoa May Enhance Brain Blood Flow and Improve Cognitive Health
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A special cocoa made to retain naturally occurring compounds called flavanols may have the potential to help maintain healthy brain function and chart the course for future research that could lead to new solutions for preventing cognitive decline and dementia, according to a panel of scientists who presented new data at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Several studies suggest that consumption of a special cocoa made to be rich in flavanols, a naturally occurring nutrient abundant in fresh cocoa, may improve blood vessel function. Now, scientists believe the potential blood flow benefits associated with consumption of this flavanol-rich cocoa may extend to the brain -- which could have important implications for learning and memory.
"This research is impressive in that multiple laboratories are coming to the same conclusion about this flavanol-rich cocoa, and…
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Source: HighBeam Research, Flavanols in Cocoa May Offer Benefits to the Brain.
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