Cacao Extract

Ingredient for weight management with natural antioxidants*

Historically, Cocoa (Theobroma cocoa) exist since BC 4000 years ago. It was first cultivated in the central region of Mexico since BC 2000 years ago. In Greek, Cocoa or Theobroma means “Food for God”. Since ancient, cocoa has been regarded as precious food for preserving healthy life and longevity and was usually reserved and consumed by royalty.

Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co., Ltd. with its own extraction patent has successfully commissioned the production of cocoa extract with high concentration of theobromine (~10%) and polyphenols (~20%). In-house researches revealed that theobromine inhibits fat accumulation while cocoa polyphenols increases fat metabolism.*

Recent finding indicated that cocoa extract contains naturally occurring -butyric acid (GABA) which is beneficial in lowering elevated blood pressure and calming nervousness. The health promoting effects of cocoa extract are contributed by the synergisms of theobromine and polyphenols. In addition, the relaxation effect of cocoa extract is believed to be an attribution of GABA. Cocoa extract is suitable for cosmetics and nutraceutical applications.*

Human study was prompted to evaluate the effect of Cocoa Extract on normal, healthy male adults. 16 healthy adult males (aged 24-60 years old) were given Cocoa Extract 100mg (containing theobromine 21.2% and polyphenols 30.7%) for 4 weeks. Obesity indexes and blood profile of test subjects were measured and determined prior to and at the end of the study.*

4 weeks later, body weight, percentage of body fat, BMI, fat content, waist and hip circumference reduced. Body weight and fat level reduced significantly with P<0.01 while BMI reduced with P<0.05. No major changes observed on blood profile, but blood sugar level and triglyceride level of test subjects were lowered. The results strongly suggest that Cocoa Extract prevents fat accumulation and promotes fat metabolism.*