Scientists named the unexpected benefit of cocoa

Scientists are studying the effect of cocoa flavonoids on health and longevity. A large study includes 21,444 participants. Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia compare the effects of cocoa extract supplements and multivitamins. They are testing whether cocoa compounds can reduce the risk of age-related diseases. It is noted that chocolate and cocoa are not the same, as chocolate contains a lot of sugar and fat.

Scientists are studying the effect of cocoa on health and longevity. Special attention is given to flavonoids—plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia are conducting a large study involving 21,444 participants (women aged 65 and older, men aged 60 and older). They are comparing the effects of cocoa extract supplements and multivitamin complexes. One of the main goals is to determine whether cocoa compounds can reduce the likelihood of age-related diseases. Researcher Yanbin Dong noted that the perception of chocolate's benefits is widespread, but it needs to be verified in controlled studies. It is emphasized that cocoa and chocolate are not the same: chocolate products, in addition to cocoa, may contain significant amounts of sugar and fat, and the concentration of flavonoids varies considerably. It is suggested that the potential benefit of flavonoids may be due to their effect on inflammatory processes and the cardiovascular system.