It elevates mood and improves sleep, writes medikforum.
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Scientists named the most useful product of cocoa during the cold winter: it is not only characterized by a rich flavor, but also an extremely positive effect on the body in such a difficult time for him. Cocoa capable of reducing inflammation, which in due time in the season of frosts, the researchers noted.
According to the report of the European Agency for Safety of food products, for the health one should consume daily at least 2.5 g of cocoa powder and 10 g of black unsweetened chocolate. It was established by scientists from the University of Reading, drinking cocoa stimulates the development of the necessary bacteria and reduces inflammation in the intestine - as a result of the immune system becomes stronger and more successful struggle with antibodies pathogens. In winter it can be very useful!
But the most valuable cocoa is considered not so. In most cocoa least valued scientific experts for its ability to affect the nerve cells. Cocoa drink having a positive effect on the nervous system, the neurons recover and helping to establish communication in the brain, which greatly suffers from everyday stress.
She has a long winter with a stress on the body of her darkness and cold. Cocoa elevates mood and improves resistance to depressive states (as well as diseases in general) - there are a lot of magnesium, which helps to cope with nervous tension, relaxes muscles, improves sleep.
People who drink cocoa, half are at risk of diabetes or heart problems to face. Cocoa contains flavonoids, which are regenerated mitochondria - the energy centers of myocardial cells and skeletal muscle. Thanks to its use in winter increases vascular elasticity, improves blood flow and the blood supply to the brain.
Especially valuable cocoa component such as an epicatechin. This material improves cerebral circulation and short-term memory, effectively lowers the blood pressure. And in the cocoa it is much more than in the berries, red wine or green tea. Regular consumption of cocoa normalizes cholesterol and blood sugar levels, reduces the risk of stroke.
Apart from the fact that the most useful product in the winter is the cocoa, the researchers emphasize that we are talking about the drink and not the chocolate products. In all sorts of chocolate too many additional supplements.
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