CACAO HEALTH BENEFITS

When enjoyed in moderation, peer-reviewed research shows cacao is not only a treat, but also a nutrient dense snack that contributes to good health and physical and mental wellbeing. Enjoy these excerpts from medical reviews and journals.

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Buffers Stress Reactivity

Dark chocolate intake buffers endocrine stress reactivity at the level of the adrenal gland... [the] stress response did not result in correspondin...

Risk Reduction for Cardiometabolic Disorders

The highest levels of chocolate consumption (compared with lowest levels) were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% ...

Lowers Blood Pressure

Flavanol‐rich chocolate and cocoa products cause a small blood pressure‐lowering effect in mainly healthy adults in the short term.

Improves Vascular Function

Regular consumption of higher cocoa chocolate has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system in young, healthy adults, improving vascular func...