Thursday, October 13, 2011

BMJ: dark chocolate is real deal for the heart

A BMJ study aimed to evaluate the association of chocolate consumption with the risk of developing cardiometabolic disorders. The primary outcome was cardiometabolic disorders, including cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and stroke), diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. The study assessed the risk of developing cardiometabolic disorders by comparing the highest and lowest level of chocolate consumption.

There was a beneficial association between higher levels of chocolate consumption and the risk of cardiometabolic disorders. The highest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke compared with the lowest levels.

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