For lovers of chocolates there is good news. Yes, dark chocolates are good for you in small amounts. There have been several small studies showing that eating dark chocolates may actually have benefits for the body. It is believed that dark chocolates made from cocoa are known to contain flavnoids- which are potent anti oxidants. In these studies, individuals were who given a very small piece of dark chocolate everyday developed a persistent drop in blood pressure.
So should consumers start to consume dark chocolates? Well, there have only been a few such studies and the numbers of individuals followed have been minuscule. The field of medicine is known for its ability to hype up news about everything positive- negative news is always hidden.
One should always be aware that eating too many chocolates can lead to excess sugars, weight gain and an increase in blood pressure. Further, dark chocolates have been consumed in some European countries for decades and citizens in these nations still develop high blood pressure and serious heart disease. Individuals who have high blood pressure should not chuck their blood pressure medications yet. No chocolate has been found to be a replacement for the conventional blood pressure medications.
If you really want to control your blood pressure better, try walking and reduce your weight. Eat a healthy diet and avoid too much of everything. This approach is safe, cheap, and free of side effects.
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