Dr. Peter Attia on Cocoa Flavanols and Blood Pressure
You’ve heard it from us, now hear it from renowned longevity guru, Dr. Peter Attia (author NY Times #1 best seller, Outlive)! Attia discusses non-pharmacologic blood pressure management, specifically breaking down how cocoa flavanols reduce blood pressure, with Dr. Rhonda Patrick on her award-winning FoundMyFitness podcast.
Studies suggest that cocoa flavanols lower blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide production, improving endothelial function and increasing the flexibility of our arteries and vessels. This nitric oxide mechanism is also thought to be the driver of flavanol benefits on blood sugar, brain function, exercise performance and overall cardiovascular health.
