Product information for Vitals Cacaoflavanolen-HF: Application of Vitals Cacaoflavanolen-HF: Vitals Cacao Flavanols-HF contains a high dose of cocoa flavanols. With a daily intake of 200 mg, cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood circulation. This product uses the high-quality, standardized cocoa bean extract CocoActiv™, which has also been used in several scientific studies. Many people love chocolate for its flavor. Dark chocolate is also associated with health benefits, but the nutritional composition varies considerably from product to product. In many chocolate products, the cocoa content is relatively low, with the majority consisting of sugar and fat. This means that the phytonutrients from cocoa constitute a negligible portion of the product, overshadowed by the unhealthy ingredients. Cocoa Flavanols-HF offers a way to consume the beneficial components of cocoa without the drawbacks of sugar, saturated fat, and excess calories. Good for the blood vessels The health claim for cocoa flavanols approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is based on their role in maintaining normal vascular function. Cocoa flavanols support processes in the vascular wall involved in the regulation of vasodilation and vasoconstriction. The endothelium—the inner lining of blood vessels—plays a central role in this. The endothelium is involved in the production and function of nitric oxide (NO), a signaling substance that contributes to blood vessel relaxation. Cocoa flavanols support these NO-related processes in the endothelium. Proper NO function is important for maintaining supple, elastic blood vessels and normal blood flow. In addition, flavanols help limit oxidative stress in the vascular wall, which contributes to the maintenance of normal endothelial function. Based on these well-established mechanisms, EFSA concluded that a daily intake of at least 200 mg of cocoa flavanols contributes to maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood circulation. ✓Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood circulation* *The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of at least 200 mg of flavanols from cocoa.Composition of Vitals Cacaoflavanolen-HF: Each capsule contains:Cocoa bean extract** (CocoActiv) 667 mg- of which cocoa flavanols 200 mgIngredients of Vitals Cacaoflavanolen-HF: Cocoa bean extract (Theobroma cacao, seeds), vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented starch), rice starch (Oryza sativa), anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids).This product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.Usage of Vitals Cacaoflavanolen-HF: Take 1-2 capsules per day, unless otherwise advised by your health professional.Preferably take with a meal and plenty of water.Stick to the recommended dosage.A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.Vitals nutritional supplements are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet, but can be a useful addition.
