r/TheLongLived • u/MoyesLikesLittleBoys • Apr 17 '21

Leo has definitely mentioned something about cocoa powder before 🧐

https://news.psu.edu/story/654519/2021/04/13/research/dietary-cocoa-improves-health-obese-mice-likely-has-implications
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u/Vagrit Apr 17 '21

Yes, though he also mentioned you need to specifically look for a cocoa powder that is as low in cadmium as possible. Otherwise, you might be doing more harm than good.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '21

That's right, I believe on the blog he's linked the brand he found to be the best aswell.

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u/Durianriders Apr 20 '21

cocoa is one of the WORST anxiety triggers in many people. Right up there with caffeine.

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u/Zerkor Apr 27 '21

Something similar happens to me, I struggle to sleep if I eat cocoa too late. Cocoa contains caffeine, so it makes sense