Best Fit Profiles
- polyphenol-first cognition protocols
Vascular-cognitive support
Cocoa Flavanols
Trials and meta-analyses support endothelial and blood-pressure benefits, with effects linked to flavanol dose and intake consistency.
Evidence Level B
Evidence and Risk Labels
Evidence A/B/C reflects research maturity, and risk levels reflect monitoring needs. These labels support comparison, not diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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- Effect Size
- Modest endothelial-function and blood-pressure benefit
- Safety
- Low Risk
Effective flavanol dose is often higher than typical chocolate intake provides.
Research Dosing
This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.
- Typical Daily Dose
- 400-800 mg cocoa flavanols
- Timing
- Daily with meals
- Protocol Duration in Studies
- 8-16 weeks in vascular/cognition studies
Use standardized flavanol products rather than sugar-heavy cocoa foods.