Published on: 7/31/2025
Is there a link between flavanols and mood improvement?
Some studies suggest that flavanols in cocoa, like those found in chocolate, might help improve mood and thinking skills.
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Research has explored the potential effects of cocoa flavanols on mood and cognitive function. One study found that chocolate, which contains cocoa flavanols, might have positive effects on mood and cognitive function. This means that eating chocolate could help you feel happier and think more clearly.
Another study looked at how cocoa flavonoids could enhance human cognition. This suggests that the compounds in cocoa might help improve how our brain works.
A third study examined how processing cocoa affects its chemical properties, but it didn't directly address mood or cognition.
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(References)
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- Socci V, Tempesta D, Desideri G, De Gennaro L, & Ferrara M. (2017). Enhancing Human Cognition with Cocoa Flavonoids. Frontiers in nutrition, 28560212.
- Sioriki E, Tuenter E, de Walle DV, Lemarcq V, Cazin CSJ, Nolan SP, et al. (2022). The effect of cocoa alkalization on the non-volatile and .... Food chemistry, 35114618.
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