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The reduction of mortality by consuming flavanols-loaded dark chocolate is not just speculation of the German researchers. Through at least partially the blood lowering mechanism, the mortality from coronary heart disease and stroke may be reduced by as much as 19 percent in those who ate the highest amounts of cocoa rich foods, compared to those who ate the lowest amounts, according to Ding E L. and colleagues from Department of Epidemiology at Harvard University School of Public Health.

Previous studies have shown high consumption of cocoa-rich foods such as dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and researchers believe that is due probably to the action of the cocoa polyphenols such as flavanols. Polyphenols in dark chocolate seem to increase the production of a substance in the body called nitric oxide, which causes the blood vessels to widen, making more room for the blood to flow and lowering blood pressure.

Milk chocolate, white chocolate, or dark chocolate eaten with milk do not have the same benefits as plain dark chocolate.

Our study, says the doctor, provides sufficient evidence to recommend low amounts of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate as an addition to a healthy diet."

The researchers stressed that asking people to eat a couple of chunks of chocolate a day was far easier than encouraging "complex behavioral changes" to help them reduce their blood pressure.

But over indulgence in chocolate is not good as it is high in fat and calories. Fruits and vegetables provide a range of polyphenols, as well as important vitamins and minerals. Eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day is therefore the best way to protect your heart - and you don't need to worry about over-indulging," suggested Sara Stanner, nutritionist, The British Heart Foundation.


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