Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain Function

According to several studies, cocoa's polyphenols may lower your risk of neurodegenerative illnesses by enhancing brain health and blood flow. Flavanols are engaged in the metabolic processes that create neurons and key chemicals for the operation of your brain and can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Additionally, flavanols affect the synthesis of nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessel muscles and enhances blood flow and cerebral blood supply.

Blood flow to the brain improved by 8% after one week and by 10% after two weeks in a two-week trial in 34 older persons who were fed high-flavanol cocoa. More research indicates that both those with and without mental disabilities may benefit from regular consumption of cocoa flavanols. These studies show that cocoa has a good impact on brain health and may have protective benefits against neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.