Sunday 02/November/2025 – 03:01 AM
A new study has found that drinking cocoa can protect sedentary men from heart disease.
Benefits of cocoa drink for heart disease
According to what was published by The Sun website, sitting for long periods, whether at a desk or in the car, can cause heart problems because it reduces blood flow to the arteries, which may expose people to the risk of heart disease and strokes, but the new study concluded that drinking cocoa before sitting for hours helps protect the arteries, because it contains flavanols.
Studies have previously shown that flavanols, which are natural compounds found in tea, berries, apples, and cocoa, are linked to improving heart health. The group that consumed a drink containing a very small percentage of flavanols showed signs of poor arterial function and high blood pressure, while the group that consumed cocoa rich in flavanols did not show any decrease in the performance of the arteries.
