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Cocoa
Product code: TCP.306Price:3.75€
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Cocoa: Divine drink!
Indeed it is no coincidence that the scientific name of the seed of the tropical cacao tree is Theobroma cacao. The word Theobroma is Greek origin (derived from the words God and eating) and means food of the gods.
Prevents diseases and aging: The cocoa contains high concentrations of flavonoids and procyanidins, compounds having antioxidant activity, preventing the oxidative action of free radicals and thus protecting against cancer, heart disease and aging.
Protects the heart: It is an important source of polyphones, substances with antioxidant activity. Polyphones protect the appearance and development of atherosclerotic lesions in human blood vessels thus protecting the cardiovascular system.
Improves mood: Cocoa contains several alkaloids and theobromine, a metabolite of caffeine. Stimulates the central nervous system acting as a diuretic. When consumed secreted by the brain endorphins, substances with analgesic properties that improve mood. Moreover secreted serotonin, a substance with an antidepressant action.
cocoa.