Health Benefits of Cacao Butter

[NoGMO!]

does anyone know of the health benefits of eating raw cacao butter?

[GlimR]

Cocoa Butter
"Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant that clears and smoothes the skin. It is frequently used for treating dry skin and stretch marks. Cocoa butter is a natural source of vitamin E as well as a beneficial treatment for chapped hands, feet, lips, pregnant skin and other skin irritations. Cocoa butter contains no petroleum, preservatives or harsh chemicals. It is from the Theobroma cacao tree.

Cocoa butter is is a delicious and nourishing butter that will keep skin extremely supple, moisturized and revitalized thus cocoa Butter is a great ingredient for soap making. Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known and contains high concentrations of the anti-aging polyphenol antioxidants that help to alleviate the signs of aging. It is solid at room temperature, but melts at about 76-78 degrees. It melts in contact with the skin, or when placed in a tub of hot water. It makes a wonderful addition to body balms and bath products because of its smooth texture and is a nice massage medium too. Cocoa butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. It helps to heal/prevent scar tissue and stretch marks as it improves skin elasticity. In addition, cocoa butter contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits the production of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of dermatitis and asthma. Recent research suggests that massaging the skin with cocoa butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer. This is because of CMP prevalent in cocoa butter in large quantities.

Researchers in Japan reported that CMP inhibits the growth of cancerous cells and tumors by reducing active oxygen levels in the body, and concluded that CMP inhibits the oxidation of LDL (good) cholesterol and the production of inflammatory cells. Preliminary research indicates that CMP actually helps suppress excessive T-cell activity in the immune system, which could help treat skin conditions associated with overactive immune systems, such as psoriasis.

German researchers have shown that ingesting types rich in cocoa solids and flavonoids—dark chocolate—can fight skin cancer. (http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20060610/food.asp)

Research indicates that chocolate may be effective at preventing persistent coughing. The ingredient theobromine was found to be almost 1/3 more effective than codeine, the leading cough medicine.

Drinking a cup of hot cocoa provides protection from the sun and natural elements, and helps to looking younger.

Researchers from the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf, Germany, found that women who drank an antioxidant-rich brand of hot cocoa for three months developed smoother, better-hydrated skin that was less vulnerable to sunburn. The improvements may stem from the cocoa's high levels of antioxidants called flavonols."
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant that clears and smoothes the skin. It is frequently used for treating dry skin and stretch marks. Cocoa butter is a natural source of vitamin E as well as a beneficial treatment for chapped hands, feet, lips, pregnant skin and other skin irritations. Cocoa butter contains no petroleum, preservatives or harsh chemicals. It is from the Theobroma cacao tree.

Cocoa butter is is a delicious and nourishing butter that will keep skin extremely supple, moisturized and revitalized thus cocoa Butter is a great ingredient for soap making. Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known and contains high concentrations of the anti-aging polyphenol antioxidants that help to alleviate the signs of aging. It is solid at room temperature, but melts at about 76-78 degrees. It melts in contact with the skin, or when placed in a tub of hot water. It makes a wonderful addition to body balms and bath products because of its smooth texture and is a nice massage medium too. Cocoa butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. It helps to heal/prevent scar tissue and stretch marks as it improves skin elasticity. In addition, cocoa butter contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits the production of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of dermatitis and asthma. Recent research suggests that massaging the skin with cocoa butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer. This is because of CMP prevalent in cocoa butter in large quantities.

Researchers in Japan reported that CMP inhibits the growth of cancerous cells and tumors by reducing active oxygen levels in the body, and concluded that CMP inhibits the oxidation of LDL (good) cholesterol and the production of inflammatory cells. Preliminary research indicates that CMP actually helps suppress excessive T-cell activity in the immune system, which could help treat skin conditions associated with overactive immune systems, such as psoriasis.

German researchers have shown that ingesting types rich in cocoa solids and flavonoids—dark chocolate—can fight skin cancer. (http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20060610/food.asp)

Research indicates that chocolate may be effective at preventing persistent coughing. The ingredient theobromine was found to be almost 1/3 more effective than codeine, the leading cough medicine.

Drinking a cup of hot cocoa provides protection from the sun and natural elements, and helps to looking younger.

Researchers from the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf, Germany, found that women who drank an antioxidant-rich brand of hot cocoa for three months developed smoother, better-hydrated skin that was less vulnerable to sunburn. The improvements may stem from the cocoa's high levels of antioxidants called flavonols."


Found this on artisan chocolate site......interesting~
How much better raw???

[NoGMO!]

hey thanks GlimR!
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... so I guess it's a healthy fat when used in moderation. :)

[ulimana]

nice info! im getting hungry...

[buffalogal]

But I didn't think cacao butter and cocoa butter were the same thing!? Are they?

[NoGMO!]

But I didn't think cacao butter and cocoa butter were the same thing!? Are they?

buffalogal,
correct me if I'm wrong, but I am under the impression that cocoa butter is usually cooked and cacao butter is usually raw, but best to read the label first. it is a slightly different spelling for the same food I believe.

[NoGMO!]

nice info! im getting hungry...
ulimana, thanks for the links!

[GlimR]

Cacao butter is raw...that is the one to choose..IMO the benefits are at least as good, most likely better than traditionally prepared cocoa butter...at least I would think so~ I got mine from Alissa and it is great!