A little dark chocolate can go a long way!
A new study suggests that dark chocolate may have benefits in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes, NPR reported.
The study, published in British Medical Journal, found that participants who ate five or more servings of dark chocolate per week showed a significantly lower risk of developing the disease – 21% lower than their counterparts who consumed similar amounts of milk chocolate.
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Furthermore, those in the study who ate milk chocolate gained weight – which contributes to the risk of developing diabetes – while dark chocolate consumers did not.
Dark chocolate is considered healthy and useful. Compounds in cocoa are linked to good heart health, a 2015 study published in Heart concluded. According to a separate 2005 story, it is also an excellent food for improving insulin sensitivity and lowering blood pressure in healthy individuals.
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These health benefits are largely due to flavanols — bioactive compounds found in plants that trigger the production of nitric oxide, which then dilates blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure. One type of flavanol—epicatchins—is of particular interest to scientists because of its antioxidant benefits.
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Despite mounting evidence of dark chocolate’s health benefits, scientists behind a new study recommend taking their findings with a grain of salt.
Those in the study who showed positive responses to dark chocolate consumption may already have had healthy habits that may also work to prevent type 2 diabetes. In addition, moderation is key—individuals in the study ate about one ounce a day.
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