Flavanol-rich cacao extract found to improve mood states in middle-aged women – Meiji-funded RCT 13-Sep-2023 By Si Ying Thian Japanese researchers have found that eight-weeks’ consumption of a beverage containing flavanol-rich cacao extract reduced negative mood and improved positive mood among middle-aged women.
High cocoa dark chocolate intake improves mood and gut microbiome – Korea RCT 18-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe The consumption of high cocoa dark chocolate has shown to improve mood and gut microbiome diversity, says a three-week RCT conducted in South Korea.