Cocoa is rich in protein,calcium,magnesium,zinc,potassium,nicotinic acid,lactoflavin,polyphenol,theobromine,vitamin b2 and various kind of trace mineral elements.it can provide plenty of nutrients required by human body every day and effectively improve the metabolism and supply mechanism of blood sugar.it is a precisous food with balanced nutrients.the cocoa products can effectively promote the physical and mental growth of the juvenile if they take the cocoa products for a long period of time.
Each ounce of cocoa can provide 6010 kcal of heat which is far higher than that of food such as egg and fish.the intake of cocoa produdcts can increase the reservation of glycogen in muscle effectively and thus increase the athletic ability,reduce energy consumption,delay the fatigue and help the restoration after long period of exercise.
The potassium contained in cocoa can provent the occurrence of cerebral apoplexy and hypertension.the palmitic acid containered in it can reduce the concentration of cholesterol.thus,cocoa also has an excellent health protection effect on the middle and old aged group.
In addition,cocoa has a trace ammount of excitement component which can promote the excitement,refresh the brain and help those engaged in highly intensive brainwork and physical work such as pilot,athlete,driver and writer.