Cocoa extract may counter specific mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 20:00 in Health & Medicine

Insights into mechanisms behind cocoa’s benefit may lead to new treatments or dietary regimens for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Lavado cocoa is primarily composed of polyphenols, antioxidants also found in fruits and vegetables, with past studies suggesting that they prevent degenerative diseases of the brain.

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