The favorite drink turned out to be a natural source of health and youth

COCOA RECOGNIZED AS ELIXIR OF YOUTH: SCIENTISTS REVEAL THE SECRET OF LONGEVITY IN POPULAR DRINK

The scientific community has discovered unexpected properties in a drink familiar to many. Cocoa, which most of us have known since childhood, has turned out to be a real find for those who strive to maintain health and youth for many years.

Researchers have found that flavanols, natural compounds in natural cocoa, actively improve blood supply to the brain, maintain vascular elasticity, and effectively resist age-related changes at the cellular level. Notably, the most significant results are observed in people over 40, provided they consume the drink regularly.

Cocoa is also a real treasury of beneficial substances — magnesium, iron, and powerful antioxidants. This complex not only strengthens the body's defenses and improves skin condition but also becomes a natural antidepressant, stimulating the production of the happiness hormone — serotonin.

Specialists emphasize an important point: only natural cocoa without added sugar and cream brings maximum benefits. To achieve a lasting positive effect, it is sufficient to consume one to two cups of this healing drink daily.