Is Raw Cocoa Inflammatory? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, polyphenols found in cocoa have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in numerous studies. So, is raw cocoa inflammatory, or does it actually help combat it? The answer is more complex than it appears, depending heavily on the specific product, processing, and context.