Word: flavonols
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...steaming hot mug of cocoa may be just what the doctor ordered. Consuming flavonol, an antioxidant found naturally in cocoa, reduces blood pressure and improves circulation, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Medical School (HMS) Professor of Radiology Norman K. Hollenberg. Flavonol stimulates the body’s production of nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and leads to a reduction in blood pressure, according to the study released last month. But Hollenberg said most cocoa products on the market forsake high levels of the healthy antioxidant during processing in order to enhance their sweetness...
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