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Chocolate consumption is associated with a substantial reduction in the risk of cardiometabolic disorders.

Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2011 ;343:d4488. Epub 2011 Aug 26. PMID: 21875885
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Chocolate : CK(243) : AC(32)
Diseases : Blood Sugar Problems : CK(4050) : AC(693), Cardiovascular Diseases : CK(5138) : AC(641), Coronary Artery Disease : CK(1305) : AC(136), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341), Metabolic Syndrome X : CK(645) : AC(122), Stroke : CK(540) : AC(47)
Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective : CK(702) : AC(196)

Chocolate consumption may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke not using antihypertensive medication.

Pubmed Data : Eur Heart J. 2010 Jul;31(13):1616-23. Epub 2010 Mar 30. PMID: 20354055
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chocolate : CK(243) : AC(32)
Diseases : Heart Attack : CK(2598) : AC(117), Stroke : CK(540) : AC(47)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1909) : AC(196)

The Kuna Indians may have a reduced frequency of myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and cancer due to their very high intake of flavonol-rich cocoa.

Pubmed Data : J Am Soc Hypertens. 2009 Mar-Apr;3(2):105-12. Epub 2009 Feb 20. PMID: 20409950
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
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Substances : Cocoa : CK(243) : AC(32)
Diseases : Cancers: All : CK(9062) : AC(2869), Cardiovascular Diseases : CK(5138) : AC(641), Heart Attack : CK(2598) : AC(117), Stroke : CK(540) : AC(47)

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