The health benefits of chocolate without the sugar, fat and dairy
Chocolate is the number one craved food in North America - and with good reason. Researchers have found that certain compounds in chocolate cause the brain to release endorphins, chemicals that make us feel good. Other compounds help normalize appetite, increase energy, improve cognitive function and suppress cravings. As the amount of scientific data supporting chocolate's health benefits continues to grow, the corresponding media attention is driving consumer's interest in chocolate's unique and healthy benefits, which in turn is driving the market for chocolate-based bioactives.
RFI has a clinically-proven, chocolate-based ingredient to help meet this growing market. ChocamineŽ is a patented cocoa extract (US patent 7,048,941) containing the compounds associated with the many health benefits, but without the calories, fat or dairy found in chocolate candy. In addition to the hedonic ingredients thought to cause chocolate cravings, ChocamineŽ is standardized for several other important phytochemicals. These include proven, safe and natural non-ephedra thermogenic compounds, as well as mood and cognitive performance-enhancing substances. The beneficial effects of chocolate come from more than one component and ChocamineŽ is the only cocoa extract that combines the sensory benefits of chocolate with several of the bioactive compounds in a unique and synergistic blend.
Pilot Clinical Study Resulting in Improved Cognitive Function in Volunteers Using ChocamineŽ
ChocamineŽ was the subject of a preliminary study evaluating its effect on cognitive function as measured by the following parameters: |
- mental acuity
- focus/execution
- integration between visual and auditory input
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- reaction time
- decision-making
- mood products
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To document the effect of ChocamineŽ on brain cortical integration of visual stimuli in volunteers, we used the Audio-Visual Multi-processing Test (AVMT). The AVMT consists of a series of either visual, auditory, or alternating visual/auditory commands. The volunteer must respond by pressing the correct area on the touch screen based on short-term memory of the previous command. The reaction times are recorded and average reaction times are calculated for the visual phase, the auditory phase, the alternating visual/auditory phase and the overall reaction time for the total test. This clinically-approved test is a standard test in neuropsychology and is currently used in 150 clinical settings including the National Academy of Neuropsychology. The data from the AVMT studies show that consuming ChocamineŽ resulted in improved reaction times and information processing scores.
Chocamine® can be used in a variety of applications - from beverages, bars and confections to dietary supplements and powdered drinks. The recommended use rate is 500 mg/serving. The primary markets for Chocamine® include:
- Energy and endurance products
- Cognitive products
- Inner & Outer Beauty
- Wellness & Anti-aging products
- Sports nutrition
- Diet & weight loss products
- Cravings & satiation products
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