A study conducted by Cornwall University showed that a cup of cocoa contains as many antioxidants as in a cup of green tea and a glass of red wine.

Tea and wine are still considered leaders in the number of antioxidants, a similar effect on the human body of coffee and other popular drinks has not been thoroughly studied.

Antioxidants protect the genetic machinery of living cells from free radicals and are used to prevent cardiovascular and oncological diseases. Information about this was published by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry medicus. en.