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Dark chocolate could prevent heart problems in high-risk people

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 3:39
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http://www.aboutbloodpressure.ca/dark-chocolate-could-prevent-heart-problems-in-high-risk-people/

Dark chocolate could prevent heart problems in high-risk people

Daily consumption of dark chocolate can reduce cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of factors that increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes), finds a study published in the British Medical Journal. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Dark chocolate (containing at least 60% cocoa solids) is rich in flavonoids — known to have heart protecting effects — but this has only been examined in short term studies.

Read More: http://www.aboutbloodpressure.ca/dark-chocolate-could-prevent-heart-problems-in-high-risk-people/

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