Study finds cocoa and green tea can protect blood vessels and brain oxygen levels from high-fat food stress damage.

A study from the University of Birmingham reveals that cocoa and green tea, rich in flavanols, can offset the negative effects of high-fat foods on blood vessels and brain oxygen levels, especially during stress. Consuming high-fat foods with a low-flavanol cocoa drink during stress reduced vascular function for up to 90 minutes, while a high-flavanol cocoa drink prevented this decline. The research suggests that foods high in flavanols can help protect vascular health during stressful times.

November 23, 2024
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