Get familiar with the latest cacao scientific discoveries for a better appreciation of its therapeutic properties and its benefits on your well-being.
![Cacao Flavonoids Reduce Various Risk Factors in Obese Adults](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/5/b/3/769302/cacao-flavonoids-reduce-various-risk-factors-in-obese-adults-index.png)
- 01 Apr 2015
- Mexico
- National Polytechnic Institute
- MunguĂa, L. et al
- Pilot clinical trial
- 15 adults
- 4 weeks
![Facial Wrinkles and Elasticity Improved by Cocoa in Photo-Aged Women](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/7/d/9/868811/facial-wrinkles-and-elasticity-improved-by-cocoa-in-photo-aged-women-index.png)
- 15 Jan 2021
- South Korea
- Seoul National University Boramae Hospital
- Hyun-Sun Yoon et al
- Randomized clinical trial
- 64 women
- 24 weeks
![High Antioxidant Cacao May Benefit Children with Autism](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/d/a/5/868611/high-antioxidant-cacao-may-benefit-children-with-autism-index.png)
- 01 Oct 2018
- United States of America
- Loma Linda University
- Sadek, A. et al
- Experimental pilot study
- 17 children
- 4 weeks
![Link between Dark Chocolate and Depression Prevention Suggested by Large Survey](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/2/9/9/258157/link-between-dark-chocolate-and-depression-prevention-suggested-by-large-survey-index.png)
- 29 Jul 2019
- UK
- University College London
- Sarah, J. et al
- Cross-reference data analysis
- 13,626 adults
- 48 hours
![Cacao Antioxidant Capacity Shown to Get Degraded When Processed](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/3/5/a/549094/herbazest-cacao-antioxidant-capacity-shown-to-get-degraded-when-processed-index.png)
- 28 Feb 2017
- Belgium
- Université Catholique de Louvain
- De Taeye, C. et al
- In vitro
![Cacao Supplements Enhance Cognitive Function in Seniors](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/2/3/2/519934/herbazest_cacao_supplements_enhance_cognitive_function_in_seniors_index.png)
- 14 Nov 2014
- USA
- Columbia University
- Small, S. et al.
- Double-blind trial
- 41 adults
- 3 months
![Cacao Consumption Associated with a Reduced Risk of Heart Disease](https://www.herbazest.com/imgs/e/6/3/326896/herbazest_cacao_consumption_associated_with_a_reduced_risk_of_heart_disease_index.png)
- 16 Mar 2016
- Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Institute of Health
- Alkerwi, A. et al.
- Cross-sectional study
- 1,153 adults
- 3 months