Heart Health and Chocolate Pleasure
CocoaVia® Brand Heart Healthy Snacks contain natural plant extracts clinically proven to reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol levels up to 8%. All CocoaVia® Brand snacks also have a guaranteed 100 mg of naturally occurring cocoa flavanols, like those found in red wine and green tea. Studies indicate that flavanols in cocoa and certain chocolates have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health by:
- Promoting vessel health by helping blood vessel walls relax, supporting healthy blood flow.
- Promoting healthy platelet activity, which contributes to the maintenance of healthy circulation and healthy blood vessels.
- Promoting vascular health, by decreasing oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL). LDL oxidation is believed to be one of the initiating events in the formation of plaque in the arteries.
In addition, CocoaVia® Brand Snacks contain 3.5 grams of saturated fat or less, are an excellent source of calcium, a good source of heart healthy vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid and antioxidant vitamins E and C, and are in nutritionally responsible serving sizes of 80-140 calories.
All About Chocolate
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For Healthcare Professionals
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