Comments on: The health benefits of chocolate http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/ A Good Look at Good Health Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:07:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dr John Briffa http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-42466 Dr John Briffa Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:09:05 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.info/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-42466 Thanks Sylvia - amendments have been made. JB Thanks Sylvia - amendments have been made.
JB

]]> By: Sylvia Wainhouse http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-42463 Sylvia Wainhouse Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:53:14 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.info/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-42463 In the second paragraph of the article 'The health benefits of chocolate' posted on 14 August 2005 (obtained through links on your e-newsletter dated 19 October 2007), I am concerned about the second sentence, which reads: "Flavonols found in cocoa have, for instance, (is) what is known as 'antioxident' activity, which means they have the capacity to combat disease--promoting agents called 'free radicals' in the body." The two joined(?) hyphens between 'disease' and 'promoting' appears to reverse the meaning, suggesting antioxidents promote free radicals. Of course, with one hyphen, it makes good sense. In the second paragraph of the article ‘The health benefits of chocolate’ posted on 14 August 2005 (obtained through links on your e-newsletter dated 19 October 2007), I am concerned about the second sentence, which reads:

“Flavonols found in cocoa have, for instance, (is) what is known as ‘antioxident’ activity, which means they have the capacity to combat disease–promoting agents called ‘free radicals’ in the body.”

The two joined(?) hyphens between ‘disease’ and ‘promoting’ appears to reverse the meaning, suggesting antioxidents promote free radicals. Of course, with one hyphen, it makes good sense.

]]> By: Russ Anderson S.C. http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-15227 Russ Anderson S.C. Sun, 20 May 2007 15:51:31 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.info/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-15227 As an athlete(Strongman, Powerlifter) I have never had such extended ammounts of energy! I take 2oz. of Xocomatte daily and never crash and REM sleep is never spoiled. The added knowledge of having my DNA protected from free radicals is a very nice thing indeed. I recommend Xocomatte to all the athletes I train as a Strength Coach and personal trainer. As an athlete(Strongman, Powerlifter) I have never had such extended ammounts of energy! I take 2oz. of Xocomatte daily and never crash and REM sleep is never spoiled. The added knowledge of having my DNA protected from free radicals is a very nice thing indeed. I recommend Xocomatte to all the athletes I train as a Strength Coach and personal trainer.

]]> By: Bob Weisenberg http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-4236 Bob Weisenberg Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:36:22 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.info/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-4236 I love dark chocolate, the darker the better, and usually eat a 100g bar each day. Recently I've been reading about the evils of sugar and saturated fats, so I'm torn about how much chocolate I should consume each day. What's your advice? Bob W. I love dark chocolate, the darker the better, and usually eat a 100g bar each day.

Recently I’ve been reading about the evils of sugar and saturated fats, so I’m torn about how much chocolate I should consume each day.

What’s your advice?

Bob W.

]]> By: Heather Smith http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-1360 Heather Smith Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:49:04 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.info/2005/08/14/the-health-benefits-of-cocoa-dervied-flavonols/#comment-1360 I've personally seen the results of taking the pure cocao extract - XocoMatte is a new Dark chocolate beverage with antioxidants, grape seed extract. coffeeberry, ect. These ingredients combined have a ORAC value of 32,500 for every 16 oz bottle. It's the highest value in the market. Go to www.surefirehealth.biz for more information. I’ve personally seen the results of taking the pure cocao extract - XocoMatte is a new Dark chocolate beverage with antioxidants, grape seed extract. coffeeberry, ect. These ingredients combined have a ORAC value of 32,500 for every 16 oz bottle. It’s the highest value in the market. Go to http://www.surefirehealth.biz for more information.

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