We've known for some time that dark chocolate is good for you. Yet another study confirms it.
There's also evidence that cocoa can protect against Mao's Malaise.
Naturally occurring compounds in cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate, have demonstrated promising antiviral activity against a broader range of viruses—such as hepatitis, herpes simplex, HIV, and influenza—in clinical trials.
Anthocyanins, which are a type of phytochemical found in cocoa, may harbor special potential in augmenting antiviral immune responses. Cocoa consumption has been shown to have a positive impact on the immune system’s inflammatory innate response, as well as the systemic and intestinal adaptive responses. Basic science research has also proven that a diet rich in cocoa enhances T-cell function and leads to the formation of systemic and gut antibodies.
Researchers have concluded that “T. cacao is a promising plant containing anthocyanins to tackle viral infections.”
You know this means dark chocolate, not milk chocolate. You need lots of cocoa. I buy dark chocolate bar with the highest percentage of cocoa. I just bought some that have 95 percent. I also sprinkle cocoa powder on oatmeal. There's more: Chocolate creates nitric oxide, which is good for your blood vessels, which the Kung Flu attacks. More:Nitric oxide, a gas that could improve breathing and potentially mitigate severe symptoms of the coronavirus, is among the latest contenders in the race to find a treatment for COVID-19.
Nitric oxide previously has been used to treat other coronaviruses, including SARS. The virus' ability to replicate was significantly diminished when the gas was administered, according to a 2004 Swedish study.
See? There is a god.