date:Jun 05, 2012
e strategy for people with metabolic syndrome (and no diabetes).
Daily dark chocolate consumption could be an effective cardiovascular preventive strategy in this population, they noted.
Evidence to date suggests that the chocolate would need to be dark and of at least 60-70% cocoa, or formulated to be enriched with polyphenols.
Chocolate benefits
Dark chocolate (containing at least 60% cocoa solids) is rich in flavonoids are known to have beneficial effects for the heart however the re