A cardiologist and ice-cream enthusiast has created a gelato which he says will make you live longer and run faster.
Prof Valerio Sanguigni, from the University of Rome Tor Vegata, has patented a recipe for ice cream which has antioxidant properties.
The exact recipe is secret but contains dark cocoa powder, hazelnut, and green tea extracts.
They’re known to have antioxidant properties, which can help to improve heart health and prevent certain diseases.
Tests on human subjects at his university showed a marked improvement in the performance of those who ate it.
Participants had blood tests taken before and after sampling the gelato, and were asked to pedal as fast as they could on an exercise bike.
A standard chocolate ice cream was used as a placebo on some of the participants.
The tests found that vascular function was improved in participants who had eaten the new ice cream, while no changes were observed in those who ate the placebo.
The results were published in the scientific journal Nutrition.
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