An American study reveals an “unexpected” product to treat obesity

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (USA) have found a product that can help obese people lose excess weight.
To prove this fact, experts have conducted a series of experiments on lab rats, according to the Journal of Food Biochemistry.

For eight weeks, obese rodents with liver disease were given a cocoa powder supplement. However, she was fed high-fat foods.

A dose of cocoa equals 10 tablespoons of powder or five cups of beverage for a person.

By the end of the experiment, cocoa was found to reduce DNA damage and reduce liver fat, even with an unhealthy diet. Therefore, with the help of cocoa, the rodents gained 21% less weight and had smaller spleens (indicating less inflammation). .

After eight weeks, their livers contained 28% less fat than the mice that were not given cocoa. In addition, the level of oxidative stress was 56%, and the level of DNA damage in the liver was 75% lower than that of the placebo group.

While the cause of this effect remained unknown, the researchers hypothesized that cocoa might somehow interfere with the digestion of dietary fats and carbohydrates, thus gaining weight.
This food is also rich in fiber, iron, and phytochemicals – compounds found in plants that reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, dementia, stroke, arthritis, and heart disease.

Chocolate is considered unhealthy and not recommended for those planning to lose weight due to its high fat and sugar content. But this is true for milk chocolate. Other varieties, for example bitter chocolate, do not contain less sugar and cocoa.

The study authors emphasized that people should not drift and drink five cups of cocoa a day. But this product can be a good alternative to unhealthy snacks like crisps and muffins.

They said: “Cocoa and chocolate can have beneficial effects, but it is important to eat them as part of a healthy diet.”

Earlier, experts confirmed that cocoa improves brain function, and found that its beneficial effect is linked to flavonols.