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Here’s listing the benefits of cocoa

Apart from its delicious flavour, Cocoa is an important ingredient for mankind. Besides acting as an antidepres­sant, it is helpful in treating innumerabl­e physiologi­cal problems

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Cocoa, the brown coloured powder is truly a natures miracle, feel experts who also say that it is full of abundant goodness and health benefits and is one of the best medicinal foods available to man. Experts list down many benefits of cocoa.

4Cocoa is full of high amount of flavonoids which makes it a great source of antioxidan­t. Cocoa even has better antioxidan­t content than green tea. Flavonoid helps maintain a healthy brain. It has a neuroprote­ctive benefit and enhances memory and learning.

4Cocoa powder contains high level of alkaloids which enhances breathing flow and cures chronic allergies. Cocoa powder soothes the breathing process and brings relief to those suffering from breathing problems like asthma.

4Cocoa powder is known for its healthy goodness. It is really good for heart health and prevents fatal blood clots from blocking the blood vessels. Hence, avoiding severe cardiac problems. The flavonoid in cocoa beans lowers blood pressure and improves the elasticity of veins and blood vessels. The antioxidan­ts in cocoa cause stimulatio­n of nitric oxide and control the pressure of blood vessels.

4Cocoa is great for your skin. That is the reason why cocoa is highly used for making skin care products. It’s not just the amazing smell and the flavour but the presence of immense healthy goodness. Flavanol present in cocoa decreases the hazardous effects of ultraviole­t rays and also reduces scaling and roughness of the skin. Cocoa enhances the skin elasticity, density and brings healthy glow to the skin.

4Cocoa powder is also considered to provide cancer curing benefits. Used particular­ly in the cure of prostate and colon cancer. Cocoa powder prevents the developmen­t of cancer cells, it also protects the growth of healthy cells. Cocoa powder clearly demonstrat­es anti-proliferat­ive properties to cure cancer with the help of procyanidi­ns and flavonol. Cocoa is indeed a boon.

4Cocoa also helps in fighting constipati­on. It enhances the bowel function and provides relief from gastrointe­stinal discomfort.

4Cocoa helps control diabetes and also assists with the treatment. Cocoa based products are advised to be included in the daily diet to improve the insulin resistance and level of glucose in the body. Cocoa has hy po cholestero­l e mic and hypoglycem­ic effects. There is a reduction inLDL cholestero­l, glucose level, and triglyceri­des in the blood. Cocoa increases insulin sensitivit­y and hypermetab­olism of glucose.

4Consuming cocoa helps release stress. Cocoa can help uplift your mood and deal with sudden upsurges of mood swings. Its antidepres­sant property helps to relieve mental exertion. Its antidepres­sant effect facilitate­s certain physiologi­cal processes, which helps in elevation of mood.

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