Vitals Cocoa Flavanols hf 60.00 Capsules

Vitals Cocoa Flavanols hf

Cocoa Flavanols-HF from Vitals contains a high dose of flavanols from cocoa. This product uses the high-quality, standardized cocoa bean extract CocoActiv™, which has also been used in multiple scientific studies.

Many people love chocolate for its taste experience. Dark chocolate is also associated with health benefits, but its nutritional composition varies greatly by product. In many chocolate products, the cocoa content is relatively low and most of it consists of sugar and fat, so the phytonutrients from cocoa constitute a negligible part of the product and are overshadowed by unhealthy ingredients.

The product Cocoa Flavanols-HF offers a way to get the valuable components from cocoa, without the disadvantages of sugar, saturated fat, and unnecessary calories.

Cocoa: food of the gods
The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) originates from Central and South America and was already highly valued by the Mayans and Aztecs. The name Theobroma literally means 'food of the gods'.
Although cocoa is now mainly known as an ingredient in chocolate, the cocoa bean itself is a natural source of various bioactive plant substances.

Flavanols: plant substances from cocoa
Flavanols belong to the polyphenols: plant-based substances that naturally occur in cocoa and are responsible for its characteristic bitter taste. The flavanol content of cocoa varies greatly depending on origin and processing. During fermentation, roasting, and further processing, a large part of these fragile plant substances is lost. Therefore, cocoa and chocolate products often deliver varying and relatively low amounts of flavanols in practice. To obtain the same amount of these bioactive polyphenols as in one capsule of Cocoa Flavanols-HF, an excessive amount of dark chocolate would be needed.

CocoActiv™: high-quality cocoa bean extract
CocoActiv™ is a carefully produced cocoa bean extract. For its production, cocoa beans that have not been fermented or roasted are used. This is a conscious choice, as these common processing methods reduce the natural content of bioactive polyphenols in cocoa. Subsequently, the fat fraction is largely removed, and the flavanols are concentrated through a patented extraction process. This results in an extract rich in cocoa flavanols, while maintaining their natural profile. The cocoa bean extract is standardized, meaning it contains a reproducible amount of flavanols per dose.

Claims
Cocoa flavanols support the maintenance of blood vessel elasticity, which contributes to normal blood circulation*. *The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of flavanols from cocoa.

Composition

Composition per capsule
Cocoa bean extract* (CocoActiv™)	667 mg
Of which cocoa flavanols	200 mg

 

Composition per 2 capsules
Cocoa bean extract* (CocoActiv™)	1334 mg
Of which cocoa flavanols	400 mg

* Naturally contains a maximum of 10 mg caffeine per capsule.
CocoActiv™ is a trademark of Givaudan.

Ingredients
Cocoa bean extract (Theobroma cacao, seeds), vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented starch), rice starch (Oryza sativa), anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids).

Usage
Take 1-2 capsules daily with a meal with water. Adhere to the recommended dosage. Do not exceed 600 mg of cocoa flavanols per day. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Storage advice
Store dry, sealed, and at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the packaging.

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This product is a dietary supplement.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store dry, sealed, and at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.