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Flavanols Linked to Better Memory: Study

June 13, 2023
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Flavanols, compounds that give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors, may help maintain mental sharpness as people age, according to a new study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Over 3,500 healthy older adults were randomly assigned a daily flavanol pill or placebo for three years. The genuine supplement contained 500 milligrams of flavanols,…

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Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

March 11, 2023
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On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…

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Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols

March 11, 2023
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On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…

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Better Food for Better Memory

December 10, 2022
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Another reason to eat well: A new study shows that eating certain fruits and vegetables—as well as chocolate—may slow cognitive decline in old age. The study investigated the effects of foods containing flavonol, which occurs naturally in certain plants. Flavonol is one of six types of flavonoids, bioactive compounds in foods that benefit the body…

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