date:Apr 17, 2013
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Since the experiments were only conducted on isolated human cells, it is unclear how much cocoa powder is necessary or sufficient to gain the BDNF-boosting neuroprotective effects.
Still, the study confirms that at least moderate amounts of cocoa consumption can stave off cognitive impairment and neuronal death.
Other recent research has extended chocolate's health benefits to relieving persistent coughs, cutting heart attack and stroke risk.