Tác dụng của ca cao là gì?

Learn about cocoa in general

One of the uses of cocoa is the main ingredient that makes chocolate. Cocoa powder has long been considered a nutritious food. Today, it is also used as a medicine to treat intestinal infections and diarrhea, asthma  ,   bronchitis, sputum, and pulmonary obstruction.

Cocoa pods are used for liver, bladder and kidney diseases; at the same time as a tonic for diabetic patients. In addition, people use powder from cocoa beans to improve general health. Cocoa butter is used to reduce cholesterol, reduce wrinkles and prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.

What is the mechanism of cocoa?

Currently, there is not enough research about the effect of this herb. You should consult your doctor before use.

However, there are some studies that show that cocoa contains many active substances, including antioxidants called flavonoids that reduce cholesterol. Dark chocolate contains more flavonoids than other chocolate types.

Effect of cocoa
What effect does cocoa have?
Some studies show that the use of cocoa works for the following health problems:

• Heart disease:   Some studies show that eating cocoa reduces the risk of heart disease and death. The reason for this effect of cocoa powder may be because cocoa helps lower blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels.
• High blood pressure:   Most studies show eating 100g   dark chocolate rich in flavonoids or products containing cocoa ingredients in 2   - 18 weeks can reduce blood pressure in people have normal blood pressure or high blood pressure.
• High cholesterol:   Products that contain cocoa help lower cholesterol, but some studies show that cocoa is not effective for people with high cholesterol levels.
• Skin aging:   Drinking purified cocoa extract or in combination with other ingredients can improve skin wrinkles, elasticity and rough skin.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:   Consuming a large amount of cocoa daily can reduce fatigue, anxiety, depression and increase activity in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Cirrhosis:   Eating   a liquid meal plus dark chocolate can improve liver health in people with cirrhosis.
• Mental function:   Several studies have demonstrated that cocoa improves mental function. But some studies show that cocoa powder does not have this effect.
• Constipation:   Feeding babies with constipation to drink cocoa daily can help soften stool.
• Diabetes:   Cocoa can be resistant to insulin and does not seem to affect blood sugar.
• Insecticides:   Applying   cocoa bean oil to the skin helps prevent stings from insects.

In fact, more research is needed to provide evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of cocoa on these uses.