24 Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate and Cocoa

Cocoa May Treat Brain Disorders

Increased reactive oxidative species (ROS) play a role in the onset of brain disorders.Due to the antioxidant properties of polyphenols, consumption of cocoa reduced the production of ROS, potentially protecting against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.A pilot study also showed that catechins and epicatechins in cocoa prevent the toxicity and death of brain cells in rats.