Summary: A large clinical trial found that cocoa flavanol supplements can lower age-related inflammation, potentially explaining their heart-protective effects. Researchers analyzed blood samples and discovered a consistent reduction in hsCRP, a biomarker tied to cardiovascular risk, among participants taking cocoa extract. Other inflammatory markers stayed relatively stable, though some shifts, like an increase in immune-related interferon-γ, raised new questions. These …
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