Most of us consume chocolates in our daily routine, however, the effects of chocolate consumption, since from the beginning, have been associated with different myths and facts, that people relate to it.
In the modern era, where research-based facts are prevailing myths; we have decided to come up with information related to the health benefits of dark chocolates. This information is backed up by science, research, and data. First of all, dark chocolate consumption is found to improve your cardiac health.
According to the American Heart Journal, three to six 1-ounce servings of chocolate per week reduce the risk of heart failure by 18 percent.point 227 |
Another study in Journal BMJ suggested that it may also help in preventing atrial fibrillation.point 81 | People consuming 2-6 servings per week had a 20 percent lower chance of developing atrial fibrillation compared to those consuming it less than a month.point 209 |
It is thought that antioxidant properties of cocoa and magnesium content help in improved functioning of blood vessels and reduced inflammation, contributing to an improved and healthy heart.point 164 | 1
Moreover, if you are hypertensive, then a daily dose of chocolate is helpful for you, as daily chocolate consumption helps lower systolic blood pressure by 4mmHg. This is the review of 40 trials completed recently. It is believed by researchers that flavanols help your body to widen blood vessels, leading to lowering of blood pressure.
Chocolate consumption is not only beneficial for your heart but also reduces the risk of diabetes.point 83 | According to a study conducted in 2018 in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming about 2.point 173 | 5 ounces of chocolate per week was associated with a 10 percent lower risk of type-2-diabetes.point 252 |
This appears to happen because chocolates act as “Pre-biotic”, allowing beneficial bacteria in the gut to grow well, resulting in improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation.point 163 | 1
It is of no surprise that chocolate consumption is associated with improved mental health. According to a study published in Appetite, older adults eating chocolate at least once a week scored higher on a number of cognitive tests. Chocolate contains “Methylxanthines”, which can improve your mood and concentration.
This is how eating dark chocolate in calculated amounts can help you to improve your health.
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