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Fruit of the cocoa tree, see Semen cacao.
see also under cocoa butter.
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The secondary plant substances it contains, flavonols (see flavonoids), lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, regulate insulin levels and oxidation processes and protect the blood vessels.
One study indicates an increase in cognitive abilities.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Socci V et al (2017) Enhancing human cognition wirh cocoa flaconoids. Frontiers in Nutrition 16: 19
Montagna MT et al. (2019) Chocolate, "Food of the Gods": History, Science, and Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health 16:4960
