Yum V's Multi-Vitamin Plus Mineral Formula Milk Chocolate, 60 Count

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Jourdain et al: In-vitro effects of polyphenols from cocoa and beta-sitosterol on the growth of human prostate cancer and normal cells.

Several studies have begun to narrow down just how chocolate can impact the brain. Research presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting found that eating 48 grams (g) — a little more than 1.5 oz — of 70 percent cacao organic chocolate increased neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new synaptic connections, which could have positive effects on memory, cognition, and mood. Kawakami et al: Effect of cacao polyphenol-rich chocolate on postprandial glycemia, insulin, and incretin secretion in healthy participants.Bone Health: Some studies suggest that excessive chocolate consumption might be linked to lower bone density, though this is still debated. When compared with other kinds of chocolate, dark chocolate stands tall. “Dark chocolate has lower added sugar and fat than milk or white chocolate,” says Peart, while noting it also boasts an abundance of beneficial antioxidants called flavonoids. ORAC stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity. It’s a measure of the antioxidant activity of foods. Dark chocolate contains fat in the form of cocoa butter, which mainly consists of unhealthful saturated fats. Sunlight offers a beneficial boost to vitamin D and nitric oxide levels. However, too much UV exposure is potentially damaging to our skin in terms of aging and— possibly —skin cancer risk.

Enjoying it as part of a balanced diet, however, certainly adds both pleasure and a subtle vitamin boost to our daily intake.Bauer et al: Antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity effect of cocoa beans subjected to different processing conditions in human lung carcinoma cells. The process of making dark chocolate involves less sugar and milk additives compared to its counterparts, preserving more of the cocoa’s natural nutritional value. Dark chocolate contains a number of vitamins and minerals that can support your health. Dark chocolate contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations: Regularly eating dark chocolate may help reduce a person’s likelihood of developing heart disease. Some of the compounds in dark chocolate, specifically flavanols, affect two major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Other than tasting great, what are the benefits of eating dark chocolate? There are quite a few, let’s explore some of those wider dark chocolate health benefits:

B Vitamins: The presence of multiple B vitamins in chocolate aids in energy production, nerve function, and the maintenance of good skin health. For instance, B1 and B2 play key roles in metabolising food into energy, while B3 and B5 assist in digestion and the synthesis of hormones.Chocolate, often regarded as a simple indulgence, is so much more intricate than meets the eye (or the palate!). The flavanols in dark chocolate stimulate nitric oxide production in the body. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to dilate, or widen, which improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. With decades of experience in the chocolate industry, I’ve come to appreciate the depth and complexity of this beloved treat. The nutrients and polyphenols available in dark chocolate are also available elsewhere, and it is unnecessary to include it in the diet. Journal of Clinical Biochemical Nutrition: “Flavan 3-ols improve metabolic syndrome risk factors: evidence and mechanisms.”