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ment of cardiovascular disease. They note
that the high amounts of anti-
oxidants in the cocoa seed,
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in particular fl avonoids and
other polyphenols, appear to
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ark chocolate comprises a true gift of the heart, both
have a benefi cial effect on the
pleasing the palate and keeping the risk of heart disease
infl ammatory state. But the
at bay, according to a recent article published in The Journal
amount of chocolate con-
of Nutrition. A moderate amount of the sweet treat works
sumed also plays a crucial role. An average of 6.7 grams per
best.
day, corresponding to one small square of chocolate, two to
In their study, researchers focused on the complex
three times a week, is suffi cient to reap chocolate’s protective
mechanism of infl ammation, a risk factor for the develop-
effect. Beyond these amounts the benefi ts tend to disappear.
Incidentally, milk chocolate does not have the same
heart-healthy effects, because its milk content interferes with
the absorption of cocoa’s antioxidants.
Source: Catholic University, 2008
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