- Consuming cocoa extract or very dark chocolate was shown to reduce several cardiovascular risk factors in a new meta-study, a study of other studies.
- Cocoa consumption appeared to lower blood pressure overall, as well as bad cholesterol and blood sugar.
- However, it did not seem to affect body weight or a primary biomarker of diabetes.
- Various foods, such as cocoa, can promote heart health, though experts say an overall healthy diet is more effective at reducing cardiovascular disease.
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