15 Amazing Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder | The Healthiest Powder | Dr. Eilbra Younan

Cocoa powder is a genuine superfood! It's made by extracting the fat, known as cocoa butter, from cocoa beans during processing.

Cocoa powder is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for maintaining good health:

8 Essential Vitamins:
1) VitaminB1(called Thiamine, plays a role in nerve, muscle, and heart function)
2) Vitamin B2 (called Riboflavin, good for energy)
3) Vitamin B3 (called Niacin, lowers cholesterol)
4) Vitamin B5 (called Pantothenic acid, necessary for making blood cells)
5) Vitamin B6 (called Pyridoxine, alleviates nausea and vomiting)
6) Vitamin B9 (called Folate, plays a key role in pregnancy and fertility)
7) Vitamin K ( called Phytonadione, helps in blood clotting)
8) Vitamin E (called Tocopherol, great for hair, nail, skin health)

9 Essential Minerals:
1) Calcium-great for bone health
2) Selenium-helps to improve cognition, immune system function, and fertility
3) Copper-helps maintain healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune function, and it contributes to iron absorption
4) Iron- good for energy
5) Manganese- helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors)
6) Magnesium- nerve and muscle function, alleviates headaches
7) Phosphorus- good for bone and teeth health
8) Potassium- lowers blood pressure
9) Zinc -boosts immunity

15 Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder:
1) Immune Support
2) High in antioxidants
3) Lowers blood pressure
4) Lowers cholesterol
5) Promotes circulation
6) Mood lifting
7) Rich in Iron
8) Antibacterial properties
9) Improves heart health
10) Lowers blood sugar levels
11) Maintains healthy brain
12) Relieves bronchial asthma
13) Lowers risk of colon cancer
14) Improves elasticity of blood vessels
15) Maintains healthy circulatory system

**For maximum health benefits, try adding 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to your smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, or a glass of milk.


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