Our research data
Here are some of our notable research data that we captured over the years.
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Dark Cocoa powder
Aiwo Dark COCOA powder is an unsweetened natural Higher-quality cocoa powder extracted from selected Cocoa beans. Cocoa powder is essentially used as a flavor in biscuits, ice cream, dairy drinks, and cakes.
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Heart Health
+Dark Cocoa powder improves blood flow and balances cholesterol. It reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cocoa, chocolate and cardiovascular disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2797556/
Effect of cocoa on blood pressure
Cocoa, Blood Pressure, and Vascular Function
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5539137/
Cocoa and Heart Health: A Historical Review of the Science
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820048/
Chocolate and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review
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Brain Health
+Dark cocoa powder can support neuron production, brain function, and improve blood flow and supply to brain tissue. It may also improve mood and symptoms of depression.
The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3575938/
Cocoa and Chocolate in Human Health and Disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4696435/
Effects of chocolate intake on Perceived Stress; a Controlled Clinical Study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4350893/
Chocolate, “Food of the Gods”: History, Science, and Human Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6950163/
Chocolate and the brain: Neurobiological impact of cocoa flavanols on cognition and behavior
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/243966909_Chocolate_and_the_brain_Neurobiological_impact_of_cocoa_flavanols_on_cognition_and_behavior -
Muscle Health
+Dark cocoa powder is a rich source of protein, fibre, potassium, and Magnesium and supports muscle health.
Cocoa and Chocolate in Human Health and Disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4696435/
Effect of Cocoa Products and Its Polyphenolic Constituents on Exercise Performance and Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage and Inflammation: A Review of Clinical Trials
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683266/
Health benefits of cocoa
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24100674/
The Effects of Acute Post Exercise Consumption of Two Cocoa-Based Beverages with Varying Flavanol Content on Indices of Muscle Recovery Following Downhill Treadmill Running
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916848/
Cocoa Bioactive Compounds: Significance and Potential for the Maintenance of Skin Health
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Liver Health
+It may reduce your risk of diabetes and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
High cocoa polyphenol rich chocolate may reduce the burden of the symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3001690/
Effects of Cocoa Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5745494/
Impact of a Usual Serving Size of Flavanol-Rich Cocoa Powder Ingested with a Diabetic-Suitable Meal on Postprandial Cardiometabolic Parameters in Type 2 Diabetics-A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30781485/
Regular Intake of a Usual Serving Size of Flavanol-Rich Cocoa Powder Does Not Affect Cardiometabolic Parameters in Stably Treated Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension-A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30301127/
The differential diagnosis of tiredness: a systematic review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072300/ -
Gut Health
+Dark cocoa powder contains many compounds that have antibacterial, anti-immunity, supports a healthy gut and helps to control weight.
Anti-Oxidative Polyphenolic Compounds of Cocoa
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26059107/
The effects of cocoa on the immune system
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3671179/
Chocolate, gut microbiota, and human health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3566565/
Cancer protective properties of cocoa: a review of the epidemiologic evidence
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19838930/
Preventive Effects of Cocoa and Cocoa Antioxidants in Colon Cancer
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5456306/