Study Title: High Flavonoid Cocoa Supplement Ameliorates Plasma Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Levels While Improving Mobility and Quality of Life in Older Subjects: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Citation: Munguia et al., 2019 · The Journals of Gerontology Series A
What the Study Found: In older subjects, daily high-flavonoid cocoa supplementation significantly lowered plasma markers of oxidative stress and inflammation. It also improved objective mobility measures and self-reported quality of life compared with placebo. These benefits occurred without changes in body weight or other basic metabolic parameters.
What this means in real life: As we age, mitochondria produce more oxidative stress and trigger low-grade inflammation, which slowly erodes energy, mobility, and daily vitality. This human trial shows that the (−)-epicatechin and flavanols in cocoa can calm those processes at the systemic level, helping older adults move better and feel better. At Mitozz we focus on mitochondrial health because reducing oxidative burden inside cells is one of the most direct ways to preserve energy and independence as the years go by.
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