Apart from its incredible flavor, the cocoa powder has many other health benefits. Research suggests that it has health benefits for the heart, brain, and improves health generally through weight loss.

Hard to believe that something as delicious as a chocolate powder (ผงช็อกโกแลต, which is the term in Thai) has lots of benefits that have lasting effects that can improve your overall health.

Brightens Your Mood and Reduces Depression

Consuming cocoa powder can help you tackle mood swings because it has healthy effects on the brain which can help alleviate the symptoms of depression.

Researchers suggest that cocoa is a natural antidepressant that can brighten up your mood and increase happiness by interacting with your brain’s neurotransmitters to release endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which gives you a feel-good mood.

Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance

Cocoa contains an alkaloid called theobromine which dilates the blood vessel and increases blood flow throughout the body because it has the effect of lowering the blood pressure, reducing inflammation and dilating the arteries.

Phenethylamine (another mood-boosting chemical present in cocoa) releases endorphins which are also released when we fall in love, and so this can help improve sexual performance.

Additionally, it can also reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Boosts Energy and Helps with Weight Loss

A healthy amount of caffeine and nitric oxide is contained in cocoa and these help boost energy. it also contains magnesium which has been found to help the body stay naturally energized. Magnesium also protects the body against other health issues such as type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis.

Cocoa powder has a lot of effect on the cardiovascular system and digestive system, and many studies suggest it helps with weight loss.

By increasing fat oxidation levels, controlling blood sugar levels, reducing appetite the total weight of your body is reduced; mainly eliminating stored fats.