Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. The flavanols in cocoa are thought to improve nitric oxide levels in the blood, which can enhance the function of your blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. Cocoa powder stimulates the normal elimination of body wastes via the excretory system in the body. It boosts the secretion of fluids within the kidneys.

Cocoa powder has a significant fiber content, which helps to prevent instances of constipation, bloating, and cramping of the stomach, upon ingestion of a heavy meal. Moreover, its laxative nature regulates bowel movements, thereby easing any discomfort experienced in the gut.