Published on: 7/31/2025
How much cocoa flavanol should I take daily?
Studies suggest that consuming cocoa flavanols daily can help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. The exact amount may vary, but benefits have been observed with regular intake.
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Explanation
Cocoa flavanols are compounds found in cocoa that can be good for your heart. They help improve the way your blood vessels work and can lower blood pressure.
How Much to Take?
- Blood Pressure: One study showed that taking cocoa flavanols helped lower blood pressure. However, the study didn’t say exactly how much was needed every day.
- Blood Flow: Another study found that daily cocoa flavanol intake improved blood flow. This means your heart and blood vessels can work better.
What We Know
- Daily Benefits: Regularly eating cocoa flavanols can have good effects on your heart.
- Exact Amount: The studies didn’t give a specific daily dose, but they showed that taking some every day helps.
If you want to try cocoa flavanols, it might be good to include them regularly in your diet. Always talk to a doctor if you have questions about your health.
(References)
- Davison K, Berry NM, Misan G, Coates AM, Buckley JD, & Howe PR. (2010). Dose-related effects of flavanol-rich cocoa on blood pressure. Journal of human hypertension, 20090776.
- Heiss C, Finis D, Kleinbongard P, Hoffmann A, Rassaf T, Kelm M, & Sies H. (2007). Sustained increase in flow-mediated dilation after daily .... Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 17312446.
- Sansone R, Rodriguez-Mateos A, Heuel J, Falk D, Schuler D, Wagstaff R, et al. (2015). Cocoa flavanol intake improves endothelial function and .... The British journal of nutrition, 26348767.
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