3.23.2005

Study: Dark Chocolate Is Good For You

Mar. 22 (ABC7) — Researchers have come up with more evidence chocolate has some health benefits. In this case, dark chocolate

Dark chocolate may help reduce blood pressure and boost your ability to metabolize sugar. University researchers in Italy said the benefits are due to the flavonoids in chocolate.

People in a study ate three-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day. That's about the equivalent of a small candy bar.

White chocolate did not provide the same benefits.

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