Proven benefits of dark chocolate for the heart
Daily consumption of dark chocolate improves the condition of cardiovascular system.
This was proved by the analysis of 19 different studies, which included data 1139.
Experts wondered whether dark chocolate, rich in flavanols, improves health.
In the end, it turned out that the flavanols from chocolate affect the condition of vessels, protected from possible diabetes and heart disease in the future. Dark chocolate reduced the level of triglycerides, increased insulin sensitivity, and struggled with systemic inflammation.
Consumption of 200-600 milligrams of flavanols a day gave better results. But scientists emphasize that the findings apply to dark chocolate only.
