Cocoa

Botanical:  Theobroma cacao

Family: Sterculiaceae (sterculia)

Other common names: Cacao, Chocolate Tree

Scientists have discovered numerous beneficial compounds in Cocoa that support healthy blood circulation and heart function. Flavonoid-rich Cocoa capsules provide all the cardiovascular benefits of dark chocolate candy without the sugar, fat or dairy products.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Cocoa comes from a small tree that typically grows about twenty to thirty feet in height and is native to South America, but now cultivated in many hot climates around the globe, particularly in West Africa.  The latest developments in chocolate research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), include two clinical studies suggesting that the flavanols found in Cocoa have positive effects on vascular health.  Additionally, chocolate, perhaps the world's favorite confection, contains chemicals like those found in Grapeseed and Green Tea that can help improve blood circulation, cut blood pressure and provide numerous other health benefits.  Over the past decade, researchers have come to see the relationship between consuming more flavonoids and lowering the death rate from heart disease.  Researchers have found that study participants who consumed high-flavanol Cocoa demonstrated increased flow-mediation dilation (FMD) which peaked two hours post-consumption (compared to the control group).  Recent studies now confirm that flavonoids, such as those in Cocoa, support heart health by decreasing oxidation of LDL cholesterol, decrease the body's inflammatory immune responses, improve the ability of arteries to dilate and inhibit that aggregation of platelets in the bloodstream.  And Cocoa is one of the richest flavonoid-contained foods currently available. The principal flavonoids in Cocoa, epicatechin and catechin, are believed to be responsible for its health benefits.  In fact, Cocoa is also believed to surpass both Green Tea and Garlic as a protective antioxidant food.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome should not use Cocoa, and it may also cause allergies.  Although there is little evidence that Cocoa can cause headaches, some studies suggest that it may trigger certain headaches, specifically in migraine sufferers.

Capsule Information:
Our Cocoa supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.