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Does Cocoa Powder Help With Blood Pressure?

May reduce hypertension risk in older adults who already have normal blood pressure.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

May reduce hypertension risk in older adults who already have normal blood pressure.

Effective Dose

500 mg/day cocoa flavanols

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