Cocoavia Supplement, Promotes Healthy Blood Flow, Vegetarian Capsules, 375Mg Cocoa Flavanols, 30-Day Supply

I've tried CocoaVia a couple of times over the past two years. I'm 56 years old. I keep track of my blood tests in a spreadsheet (tested every 6 months). Early last year I first tried CocoaVia capsules; taking one per day after breakfast. My following blood test revealed my triglycerides had dropped exactly in half from 176 to 88. My total cholesterol dropped from 198 to 172. I decided to quit using CocoaVia and try eating a quarter teaspoon of cacao nibs as the nibs are much cheaper. My next blood test revealed my total cholesterol had risen to 202 and triglycerides shot up to 281. Over the past six months I've begun using CocoaVia again (one per day as before). A recent blood test revealed my total cholesterol was 196 and triglycerides were 113. My HDL rose from 39 to 47. I have made a few other changes to my regimen and lost some weight, but I definitely feel CocoaVia is a worthwhile supplement. Before I started using it again I noticed a pain on the inside of my left arm between the bicep and tricep, which caused me some concern. A few days after using it the pain had disappeared. I hope they don't stop making these, because it is one of the few supplements I've found that indicates measurable improvements.

I've been taking this for a couple of weeks now, and haven't noticed much of a difference in how I feel, or how I perform athletically - though I did recently achieve a few more QOMs on Strava. Maybe this has been helping after all.One positive - though the capsules are large, they are pretty easy to swallow and they don't have the "off" taste that some capsules have (the ones with gelatin on the outside).One disappointing thing - I had imagined I would get chocolate burps from taking this product (like one gets fish oil burps). Not a one. Too bad - so much more tasty than fish oil burps!

A few years ago, my total cholesterol level started hovering just over 200 and my doctor suggested that I try taking red yeast rice. After trying it for over two years, I saw my numbers continue to worsen, even after losing a considerable amount of weight and maintaining a good exercise regimen. Then I read about CocoaVia in the People's Pharmacy column in the paper, investigated it online for medical studies, and decided to try it. After two months, in August, my cholesterol dropped to 190 and my HDL, LDL, and triglycerides all also improved. During that time, I had actually regained some weight and exercised less. Last month my cholesterol had dropped to 177 and my other numbers also improved. I am a complete believer in this product and even my doctor was impressed. These pills are easy for me to swallow, and I usually have trouble with vitamins. There is no aftertaste and there were no indications in my blood work that it caused any negative side effects. I have been very pleased with this product.

i bought this on jan 29 2019. the expiration date for 90 capsules was may 2019. i called the mars company to ask why there was so short a period and they told me that this was normal - that the product has a shelf life of two years and most of it was spent in their warehouse. in other words, sounds like they made more than they should have. the product itself is highly rated by consumer labs, but i am not happy about the too early expiration date. I have no other complaints about the product so far.

Good product. Lots of flavanols without contaminants. But watch the price. Alpine Trade overcharges (by 30%) and didn't credit one of the boxes I returned. Also, I was charged a hefty return shipping charge (about 20% of the cost of the item, which is just a small box).

I started taking CocoaVia along with nitric oxide precursors about a year after my heart attack and quad bypass. My cardiologist approves of the notion. For me, my BP stabilized and remains in the very-good zone (around 100-105 over 65-70) and I now take nothing else for my BP. I monitor my BP and use a Kardia mobile EKG to check my stats three times a week. All good, all gorgeous. I can tell when I run out; the numbers aren't as good.That's me. YMMV. I'm using this the rest of my life.

Tried to make a health drink with it and was told it would taste chocolaty but it was too horrible to drink.....probably just the combo that I paid to try to stop diabetes.

I've been taking this for about 3 months now and won't go a day without it! I have vascular insufficiency and also a job where I have to do some standing which is NOT good for my legs. Since taking CocoVia, my legs don't hurt or swell anymore. Definitely a great product!