For a cell to live and do its job, it needs energy. This energy is produced in the mitochondria and from food. During these chemical processes, some unstable molecules with a short life span are produced as by-products: free radicals. When the production of free radicals exceeds the regulatory capacity of the body's defence systems, an active destructive chain of processes is initiated that cause damage to important cellular structures.¨

This situation is called oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress can have serious health consequences and negatively affect the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems.

The damage that oxidative stress will cause to the body depends on:

Genetic predisposition

The genetic predisposition

The genetic make-up of the environment

Pollution

Poor nutrition

Chemical food additives

Alcohol

The mechanisms of the body's response to oxidative processes are:

Endogenous: by the production of antioxidants

Exogenous: by ingesting foods rich in antioxidants, the main representative of which are polyphenols.

Polyphenols are plant-derived natural substances with strong antioxidant activity that help to reduce oxidative stress by counteracting the formation of free radicals or even preventing their production. They are found in vegetables, fruits, nuts and especially in herbs.

Eating foods rich in polyphenols can help prevent and treat oxidative stress and thus protect against oxidative stress.

cardiovascular health,
reducing the risk of cancer,
protecting against neurodegenerative diseases,
reducing psychological disorders
and especially in the treatment of inflammation (autoimmune diseases, infections, etc.)

In conclusion, the consumption of foods rich in polyphenols can contribute:

protect ,
the promotion of general health, and
prolonging life.

Dark chocolate thanks to the flavonoids it contains:

It has antioxidant activity
Reduces pressure
It helps brain function and stimulates memory (flavanols)
Has anti-cancer action and gives longevity (polyphenols, procyanidin)
stimulates the body and gives energy (catechins, caffeine)
Helps sleep (magnesium)
Supplies our body with the necessary amount of vitamin D2 and has anxiolytic action

The extract of olive oil:

Has a high content of vitamin E, C and polyphenols, for this reason making it one of the most important herbs for detoxifying the body.

destroys free radicals that contribute to premature aging of the body.
Studies relate to its action as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-cancer agent, as well as protecting the cardiovascular system and skin.
Relieves stomach problems, intestinal problems thanks to its laxative and antiseptic action.
It has anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal action, is antispasmodic, expectorant and antidepressant.
It has sedative and calming properties and is used for insomnia, combating anxiety and headaches
Its antibacterial and antiviral properties strengthen the immune system.

Bee balm extract:

It has a calming, relaxing, anxiolytic and antidepressant action. It reduces stress and anxiety, tension and irritability.
It has strong sedative and antispasmodic properties which help to control headaches and migraines.
Thanks to its soothing and relaxing properties, it also reduces insomnia while regulating the flow of sleep and its cycle.
It improves cognitive functions and reduces arousal in patients with moderate cognitive impairment by acting on nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the CNS.

Pomegranate extract:

Pomegranate extract is rich in vitamins and three different forms of antioxidants (tannins, anthocyanins, ellagic acid).Its total antioxidant capacity has been estimated to be 2-3 times that of red wine or green tea.
Slows down ageing
It is sedative and anti-inflammatory thanks to its high ellagic acid content.
Protects the kidneys
It protects the liver but helps in its regeneration.
Strengthens the immune system
Has anti-allergic action
Prevents heart disease
Has anti-cancer properties preventing various forms of cancer
Protects DNA
Has anti-hypertensive properties normalizing blood pressure
Regulates the metabolic syndrome
Enhances libido

In an era dominated by ready-made, fast food and all that this implies for our health, Dioscurides strives to harness the beneficial properties of herbs ,with innovative solutions to improve the quality of life and our health.

Our team's ambition is to make our diet healthier,both with biofunctional foods and through plant-animal protection to produce more human-friendly foods.

Each chocolate bar contains 150mg to 200mg of polyphenols, the amount contained in 200-300gr of honey or 5-6 servings of fruit.
It contains pure Health Chocolate (90%) and a blend of Pomegranate, olive and beeswax extracts (10%) which has a strong antioxidant effect.
It can be consumed by the whole population and especially by patients suffering from Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, infections, cancer patients, etc.

1-2 chocolates a day are enough to better deal with oxidative stress in the human body. It is allowed to consume up to 3 per day.
Prof. Weight 240gr - The package contains 30 chocolates
It is recommended to keep it at 18 degrees Celsius
Vegan and Gluten-free
ISO 22000 , HACCP , FSSC 22000

Nutritional value per 100g

Energy: 2214kj / 532 Kcal, Proteins: 10g, Fats: 36,5g, Carbohydrates 40,8g, Moisture: 9,89g