Eating cocoa rich in a compound called epicatechin can help reduce stress and improve blood flow, study shows.

A study from the University of Birmingham indicates that consuming cocoa rich in epicatechin, a flavanol, can help people recover faster from stress, even after eating fatty foods. The study found that high-epicatechin cocoa improves blood vessel function and reduces blood pressure during stressful situations. This is beneficial as fatty foods can negatively impact vascular function and reduce oxygenation in the brain during stress.

November 25, 2024
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