Ingredients

Ingredients

Cocoa flavanols

Description

Short description
Cocoa flavanols are bioactive compounds from cocoa beans that support circulation and vascular function.
When to take?
In the morning or before mental effort.
How to take?
With food.
Dose
500 mg flavanol extract per day.

Benefits

Improves circulation and vascular elasticity

Study: High flavanol intake improved vascular elasticity and blood flow even under stress.

Results: Blood flow improved by 8–10%, endothelial function strengthened.

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Supports heart health and may lower LDL cholesterol

Study: Regular cocoa flavanol intake lowered LDL cholesterol and improved cardiovascular markers.

Results: LDL decreased by ~5%, blood pressure normalized, vascular function improved.

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Supports cerebral blood flow and cognitive function

Study: fMRI and clinical trials showed flavanols increase cerebral blood flow and improve memory.

Results: Better working memory, faster reactions, improved attention.

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Supports gut health (microbiome)

Study: Flavanols altered microbiome composition and increased beneficial bacteria.

Results: Increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium; reduced inflammatory response.

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Improves mood

Study: Multiple studies found flavanols reduce stress and improve overall mood.

Results: Reduced negative mood, increased positive affect.

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Combats free radicals (antioxidant effect)

Study: Flavanols neutralize free radicals and strengthen the body’s antioxidant defenses.

Results: Reduced oxidative stress and increased activity of antioxidant enzymes.

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Aids recovery after physical exertion

Study: Trials among athletes examined flavanols’ effect on recovery after exercise.

Results: Some studies found reduced muscle soreness and inflammation; others found no effect.

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Hypromellose

Description

Short description
Hypromellose (HPMC) is a plant-derived cellulose polymer used as capsule shell material.
Why necessary?
Gives capsules shape and stability, protects the contents, and enables a vegan alternative to animal gelatin.
For whom?
Suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and those who avoid animal ingredients.
Alternatives
Gelatin (animal), pullulan (fungus-derived polymer), starch-based capsule materials.