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Cocoa & Science: Your Health’s Future Steven Warren MD DPA

Discover the powerful benefits of cocoa and how it can enhance your health. Learn how cocoa protects your heart, improves mental awareness, aids in muscle recovery, regulates weight control, and more. Find out how much chocolate you should eat for maximum health benefits.

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Cocoa & Science: Your Health’s Future Steven Warren MD DPA

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  1. Cocoa & Science: Your Health’s Future Steven Warren MD DPA

  2. Free-Radical Damage = Medical Conditions • Healthy Chocolate = Free Radical-Fighting • Cocoa is High in Antioxidants • Cocoa’s ORAC = 10x that of Spinach

  3. Key Benefits: • Cocoa Enhances Immune Cells Function • Cocoa Has Antimicrobial Properties

  4. Cocoa protects Heart and Vascular systems • Neutralizes Free Radicals • Relieves Inflammation • Stimulates production of Nitric Oxide • Improves platelet function • Decreases blood clotting • Controls blood sugar levels

  5. Cocoa Aids Muscle Recovery • Enhances Energy Metabolism • Improves Cardio and Lung Function

  6. Improves Blood Flow to Brain • Improves Mental Awareness • Improves Mood • Decreases Depression

  7. Positive Effect on Blood-Sugar Levels • Protects Blood Vessels from Scarring • Minimizes Symptoms of Neuropathy • Protects Against Cardiovascular Issues

  8. Cocoa Combats Cholesterol • Minimizes Cholesterol Absorption

  9. Cocoa Inhibits Inflammation

  10. Cocoa Protects Cells • Stimulates Detoxification Enzymes • Decreases Inflammation

  11. Slows Gum-Tissue Damage • Slows Tooth Decay

  12. Cocoa Protects the Eye

  13. Cocoa Regulates Weight-Control Genes • Suppresses Appetite • Reduces Cravings • Stabilizes Blood-Sugar Levels

  14. Protects from UV Radiation • Minimizes Inflammation in Skin Tissue

  15. Minimizes certain causes of stroke/dementia • Improves blood flow to the brain • Improves cognitive performance

  16. Cocoa’s Benefits at a Glance Mood Brain/Mental Function Eye/Visual Health Skin Health Oral Health Cardiovascular Health Weight Control

  17. Number of Studies Conducted

  18. How Much Chocolate Should You Eat? • 600-900 mg of Flavonoids Daily • High Flavonoid Chocolate 3x per day • for Maximum Health Benefits

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