Coco-Lycosome for boosting cocoa flavanol potency
Lycotec Limited is registered in England, company number: 7397545
Copyright © 2012 by Lycotec
APPLICATIONS
Anti-ageing chocolate – to reduce markers of ageing and boost microcirculation
Beauty chocolate – to enhance skin “Glow” and control cellulite inflammation
Elite chocolate – to improve muscle oxygenation and performance in sport
Coco-Lycosome technology increases bioavailability of Cocoa Epicatechins by 10 to 20 times (subject to chocolate matrix). There are no changes in taste and texture of the chocolate and all ingredients are safe and approved for use in food.
CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Superior efficacy of COCO-Lycosome fortified Dark Chocolate over traditional chocolate has been demonstrated in three randomised, double blind, cross-over or bio-equivalency clinical trials on 50 persons.
Parameters assessed
Pharmacokinetics
Postprandial Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
Lipid, glucose and NO metabolism
Cardio-vascular response
Tissue oxygen saturation – microcirculation – hypoxia control
Conclusions
Superior Metabolic and Vascular Control
Reduction of Inflammation and Oxidative Damage
Boost of Tissue Oxygen Saturation and Microcirculation
Cocoa Epicatechin concentration in blood serum after 1 hour of ingestion of dark chocolate
