You hit the gym. You dial in your protein. But what if a simple scoop of cocoa could support your muscle definition and help cut stubborn fat?
Sound too good to be true? One clinical study just might change your mind.
The Study: Cocoa + Training = Leaner Gains
A 2020 double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Food & Function looked at trained endurance athletes who took just 5 grams of high-flavanol cocoa powder daily (about one tablespoon) for 10 weeks.
Here’s what happened:
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Body fat dropped — especially in the trunk, lower limbs, and visceral region
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Follistatin levels went up — this is important because it naturally blocks myostatin, a protein that limits muscle growth
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Leptin levels dropped — which may support fat loss and appetite regulation
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Myostatin stayed the same, but the follistatin-to-myostatin ratio improved — a favorable shift toward building lean muscle and shedding fat
What Is Myostatin—and Why Block It?
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Myostatin is a natural protein in your body that tells muscles to stop growing
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Follistatin binds to myostatin and blocks its effect
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When follistatin increases (like it did in the study), muscle growth becomes easier, and fat storage may decline
Clinical Study Reference
A peer-reviewed clinical study published in Food & Function (2020) investigated the effects of high-flavanol cocoa powder on trained athletes. Participants who consumed 5 grams of flavanol-rich cocoa daily for 10 weeks showed:
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Reduced total and visceral body fat
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Increased follistatin (a myostatin blocker)
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Decreased leptin (a hormone associated with fat storage)
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Improved follistatin-to-myostatin ratio
These findings suggest that daily cocoa intake may help support lean body mass and healthy fat metabolism — especially when combined with regular training.
Reference:
García-Merino, J. et al. (2020). Flavanol-rich cocoa supplementation reduces body fat and modulates leptin and follistatin in athletes. Food & Function, 11(4), 3223–3230. PubMed ID: 32236212
Why High-Flavanol Cocoa Could Be Your New Secret Weapon
High-flavanol cocoa isn’t your average supermarket chocolate. It’s rich in natural plant compounds that support nitric oxide production, blood flow, cognitive health—and now, possibly, body composition.
Benefits Backed by Science
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Supports fat reduction
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Helps balance key hormones like leptin and follistatin
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Fits easily into any gym lifestyle — just add to shakes or coffee
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No artificial stimulants or risky ingredients
Introducing CocoaDynamics: High-Flavanol Cocoa for Performance
Our CocoaDynamics high-flavanol cocoa powder delivers the kind of flavanol content used in the study — over 400 mg per 5 g serving.
Why athletes choose CocoaDynamics
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Pure and potent: Lab-tested for flavanol concentration
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Unalkalized and minimally processed to retain maximum polyphenol activity
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No sugar, no fillers — just real cocoa that works
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Easy to mix: Stir into a post-workout protein shake, oatmeal, or Greek yogurt
How to Use CocoaDynamics in Your Daily Routine
Serving size: 1 heaping tablespoon (≈5 g)
When to use:
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With your morning coffee
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Blended in a post-workout smoothie
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Stirred into overnight oats or protein bowls
Pro tip: Add with a pinch of sea salt and a splash of vanilla for an elite-tasting shake.
Ready to Try the Cocoa That Does More?
Whether your goal is lean muscle, fat reduction, or everyday vitality, CocoaDynamics is your performance ally.
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