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Cocoa Extract Cuts Inflammation in Older Adults, Study Finds

9/20/2025

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A study revealed that older adults taking daily cocoa extract experienced a significant reduction in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), an inflammation marker linked to heart health.
The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) involved 598 participants over two years.
Participants consuming cocoa extract had an average 8.4% annual decrease in hsCRP compared to a placebo group.
Other inflammatory markers remained stable, though interferon-gamma showed a slight increase.
The study highlights that supplements should complement, not replace, healthy lifestyle choices.

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Story summary

A study revealed that older adults taking daily cocoa extract experienced a significant reduction in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), an inflammation marker linked to heart health.
The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) involved 598 participants over two years.
Participants consuming cocoa extract had an average 8.4% annual decrease in hsCRP compared to a placebo group.
Other inflammatory markers remained stable, though interferon-gamma showed a slight increase.
The study highlights that supplements should complement, not replace, healthy lifestyle choices.