Chocolate And Health
By Catherine Westmore III
Studies have shown that consumption of
either cocoa in a beverage or small
amounts of dark chocolate has
improved the arteries ability to relax and
expand in order to accommodate
additional blood flow, this hasnt
however, been shown to lower blood
pressure.
It is presumed that cocoa
causes the release of nitric oxide is the
reason for this effect. There has been
no evidence from studies to show that
eating cocoa products affects the risk of
hypertension, and in addition, the
amount of chocolate needed to produce
results would cause weight gain, weight
gain has been proven detrimental in the
fight against hypertension.
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Recently published studies have shown
that eating 100g of flavonoid-rich dark
chocolate each day caused a decrease
in fasting glucose and insulin levels in
addition to a decrease in insulin
resistance and increased insulin
sensitivity. The publication of these
studies has caused reports that
chocolate can fight diabetes to circulate
around the world.
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In addition to the concern of excess
weight gain there are many other
concerns to be considered before
anyone should recommend diabetics
start eating dark chocolate. Studies
were also conducted comparing the
difference between foods with added
cocoa and foods without added cocoa
and these showed a 28% increase in
insulin levels while showing no
difference in glycaemic response. It is
unknown whether an increase in insulin
levels and no change in glucose
amounts is beneficial, harmful or has no
effect on diabetic health.
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The authors of the study were not sure
how the chocolate affected the insulin
levels, but it was suggested that it may
have been the effect on the nitric oxide
metabolism. Another idea that is
plausible is that cacaos lipid fraction
may have played a role, or the specific
flavonoid compounds that are altered
during cocoa powder production could
be responsible. Cocoa being high in
the trace mineral chromium may also be
a factor in the results, chromium is very
important in insulin function.
Thank you,
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