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Dietary Cocoa improves Health of Obese Mice; likely has Implications for Humans

This study used a commercially available cocoa product at a “physiologically achievable dose” — meaning its equivalent could be duplicated by humans. For people it works out to about 10 tablespoons of cocoa powder a day.
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Supplementation of cocoa powder in the diet of high-fat-fed mice with liver disease markedly reduced the severity of their condition, according to a new study by Penn State researchers, who suggest the results have implications for people.

Cocoa powder, a popular food ingredient most commonly used in the production of chocolate, is rich in fiber, iron and phytochemicals reported to have positive health benefits, including antioxidant polyphenols and methylxanthines, noted study leader Joshua Lambert, professor of food science ...

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