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Therapeutic cocoa: myth or medicine?
23 décembre 2025
By Ana Espino | Published on December 23, 2025 | 3 min read
Dark chocolate, when rich in cocoa (≥70%), contains high concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, and methylxanthines—bioactive compounds that have been associated for several years with potential health benefits. Numerous studies suggest that it may play a protective role in several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. These effects are thought to be related to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and metabolic properties.
Dark chocolate, when rich in cocoa (≥70%), contains high concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, and methylxanthines—bioactive compounds that have been associated for several years with potential health benefits. Numerous studies suggest that it may play a protective role in several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. These effects are thought to be related to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and metabolic properties.
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Scientific reference
Muth H, et al. Come to the dark side - A review on the health-beneficial and disease-alleviating effects of cocoa-rich dark chocolate. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp). 2025 Mar 24;15(2):74-82.
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