Could Chocolate Compounds Help Slow Aging? Scientists Suggest They Might

2-Year U.S. Study Shows Daily Cocoa Flavonol Supplement May Lower Inflammation In Older Adults In A Nutshell * A 2-year U.S. trial found cocoa extract lowered hsCRP, a key inflammation marker in aging. * Participants taking cocoa flavanols saw an 8.4% yearly reduction vs placebo. * Benefits were strongest in people with higher baseline inflammation. * Supplements, not ordinary chocolate, provided the tested flavanol levels. ==================================================================================== BOSTON — A daily cocoa extract supplement rich in flavanols lowered a key marker of chronic inflammation in older adults, according to a major U.S. clinical trial. The study offers rare long-term evidence that...