24 Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate and Cocoa

Cocoa Butter May Reduce VLDL Cholesterol

VLDL cholesterol is the most unhealthy cholesterol-carrying protein as it contains the highest amount of fat (triglycerides). A pilot study revealed that rats that received cocoa butter had less VLDL cholesterol. This decrease can be attributed to a decrease in fat production or an increase in its removal .