Cocoa contains flavonoids, which are plant compounds that occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, wine, and tea. Multiple studies have suggested that flavonoids have anti-inflammatory, "antidiabetic, anticancer, and neuroprotective" benefits.
In the present study, Coe and colleagues randomly divided 40 adults with relapsing-remitting MS and fatigue into two groups. The first group received a cup of a flavonoid-rich drink consisting of rice milk and cocoa powder, while the other group drank a low-flavonoid version of this beverage.
Each group consumed their beverage on a daily basis for 6 weeks. The researchers assessed the participants' fatigue as well as their "fatigability" — that is, how long a person can maintain cognitive and physical performance before fatigue sets in — at baseline, in the middle of the study period, and at the end.
This evaluation included subjective self-assessment and the use of a pedometer to monitor the participants' walking speed. The researchers carried out these assessments at three different points during the day.
Read on here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324616.php
I think I'll start my day tomorrow with a hot cup of flavinoid-rich cocoa!
In the present study, Coe and colleagues randomly divided 40 adults with relapsing-remitting MS and fatigue into two groups. The first group received a cup of a flavonoid-rich drink consisting of rice milk and cocoa powder, while the other group drank a low-flavonoid version of this beverage.
Each group consumed their beverage on a daily basis for 6 weeks. The researchers assessed the participants' fatigue as well as their "fatigability" — that is, how long a person can maintain cognitive and physical performance before fatigue sets in — at baseline, in the middle of the study period, and at the end.
This evaluation included subjective self-assessment and the use of a pedometer to monitor the participants' walking speed. The researchers carried out these assessments at three different points during the day.
Read on here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324616.php
I think I'll start my day tomorrow with a hot cup of flavinoid-rich cocoa!
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