According to a study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, excess calories are the cause of fat gain, and fat gain does not always translate to weight gain.
Researchers have new analytical techniques to boost understanding of flavanol absorption and metabolism and provide basis for significant in vitro studies to gauge exactly how these compounds work in the body.
A growing body of medical research at leading universities and government laboratories suggests that processed foods and sugary drinks are not simply unhealthy. They can hijack the brain in ways that resemble addictions to cocaine, nicotine and other drugs.