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Cocoa Bean Powder Facts
Cocoa beans contains flavanols, which are natural phytonutrients concentrated in cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao), a tropical tree native to Central and South America. They belong to the polyphenol family, the same group of compounds that give tea, grapes, and berries their antioxidant qualities. While chocolate contains cocoa, the flavanol content can be degraded during processing. In a supplement form versus a whole food, they provide a concentrated, standardized amount of flavanols that support heart, brain, and antioxidant health without food sugars or fats.
Key Benefits of Cocoa Bean Powder:
- - Cocoa flavanols support circulation and vascular flexibility.
- As antioxidants, they help protect cells from oxidative stress and promote overall resilience.
- May support cognitive performance and skin health, based on emerging human studies.
Why it Matters:
Circulatory decline can affect cognition; cocoa flavanols have been shown to support healthy cerebral blood flow, which is important for focus and memory Ā¹.
Fewer than 1 in 10 adults eat enough fruits and vegetables Ā², leaving gaps in phytonutrient and polyphenol intake. Cocoa helps bridge that gap with unique flavanols.
Citations:
1. Zeli C, Lombardo M, Storz MA, Ottaviani M, Riccioni C, Capria S. Cocoa flavanols and cerebral blood flow: a systematic review. Nutrients. 2022;14(3):553. doi:10.3390/nu14030553
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Only 1 in 10 adults get enough fruits or vegetables. Published 2017. https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao
