A small study found that those who ate chocolate had improved blood vessel function and small drops in blood pressure than those who didn't eat chocolate. The compound flavonoid found within chocolate could be the reason that chocolate benefits the heart. The article continues by stating that the study conducted was quite small and that there needs to be more research done to see whether or not everyone should consume chocolate to protect their heart. Also, researchers worry that the benefits of chocolate could only be gained by eating massive quantities of it. Which would mean cause a persons weight to increase causing other health concerns. More research is needed to validate the claim that chocolate benefits the heart, but the small studies already conducted seem to prove it to be true.
The article can be found at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46594681/ns/health-heart_health/#.T1Ous_V-GqY
The article can be found at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46594681/ns/health-heart_health/#.T1Ous_V-GqY
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