Dark chocolate supports gut microbiota & improves lipid metabolism 🍫

Interesting findings in elite athletes.

Short-Term Cocoa Supplementation Influences Microbiota Composition and Serum Markers of Lipid Metabolism in Elite Male Soccer Players

Background

Dark chocolate is a natural source of polyphenols which may have various antioxidative and anti-inflammatory benefits for athletes, but does regular consumption of dark chocolate actually do anything, or is it si…