Reasons to Indulge in Dark Chocolate

2. Cardiovascular Benefits

Extensive research has determined the various cardiovascular benefits of dark chocolate stem from polyphenols found in cacao, though the mechanisms contributed to improved blood pressure and lowered "bad cholesterol" level are still under debate (1, 2, 3).

• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18358827
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• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26456559