Small studies suggest that cocoa, an ingredient in chocolate, may have health benefits. It's possible that certain nutrients in cocoa could improve heart health ...

Increases heart health: The antioxidants in dark chocolate have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of clotting and increase blood circulation ...

Benefits of eating chocolate may include lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke, supporting cognitive function, and more. However, further research ...

High-cocoa chocolate can increase your energy level “because you're actually building more energy at the level of the mitochondria, at the level of the muscle,” ...

Feb 23, 2024 · Dark chocolate (especially >70% cocoa content) is undoubtedly healthier than milk chocolate overall (more cocoa = more health benefits associated with cacao ...

Aug 24, 2021 · We found that compared to controls, chocolate or cocoa product consumption significantly improved lipid profiles (triglycerides), while the effects of ...

Feb 16, 2024 · A Cochrane review of 35 trials demonstrated that flavonol-rich cocoa products did lower blood pressure, but did so by less than two points.

Apr 27, 2023 · Over 70-80% dark chocolate is healthy. It has proven benefits from polyphenols and antioxidants. But, its importance to look at all the ...

Jul 13, 2022 · 7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate · 1. Very nutritious · 2. Powerful source of antioxidants · 3. May improve blood flow and lower blood ...

Jun 22, 2023 · Studies suggest that cocoa might benefit health, but it's unclear how that may translate to a typical bar of chocolate.