In this article, Microbes like bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria that reside in the human gut feast on chocolate. It was said that when you eat dark chocolate, these bacteria grow and ferment it, producing compounds that are anti inflammatory. In the human digestive tract, food scientists tested three cocoa powders. Researchers found that within the mock gut, cocoa is fermented and the large polyphenolic polymers are metabolized to smaller molecules. Gut microbes could help reduce a persons feeling of hunger after digesting cocoa. The fiber is broken down into short fatty chain acids, which are absorbed and could have an affect on satiety. Researchers have yet to confirm results meaning do not go to your local candy store and start eating all the chocolate bars in sight, many of these products contain sugar and fat which is not good for you.
http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/gutmicrobes/
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