Cocoa and dark chocolate contain important minerals such as iron, magnesium and copper and also contain a wide range of powerful antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavanols & catechins.
Dark Chocolate, may improve blood flow to the brain increasing brain function including verbal fluency. This is because the antioxidant flavanol helps to relax arteries, allowing for blood to flow with less resistance. Flavanols also may decrease sun damage by improving blood flow to the skin, hydration and skin density.
