In a recent study published in the Food and Function Journal, researchers at Birmingham University examined whether flavanols ...

Eating dark chocolate may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21%, according to a new observational study.

The phytonutrient flavanols, found in cocoa beans, have shown multiple health benefits including improved heart health, reduced inflammation, and heightened cognitive abilities. Although chocolate ...

Now, in a new study, the same research team has found that drinking cocoa high in flavanols in combination with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fatty food and protect the ...

Consuming a cocoa drink rich in flavanols can mitigate the negative effects of high-fat foods on the vascular system during stress. This research emphasizes the potential of high-flavanol cocoa to ...

For those looking to incorporate more flavanols into their diet, consider the following options : ・Minimally processed cocoa powder ・Green tea ・Black tea ・Berries ・Apples Recent ...

Global rates of type 2 diabetes are set to rise to 700 million by 2045. Chocolate contains high levels of flavanols (a ...

In a randomized, double-blinded trial of healthy adults, researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that drinking ...