NPR.org's "The Salt": "Now, there's a new review from the Cochrane Collaboration, a science-based group in the U.K. that analyzes bodies of research to determine the effectiveness of health claims. It finds that compounds in cocoa called flavanols may help to reduce blood pressure." It's a small reduction; you get more meditation/mindfulness practice or exercise. But a little dark chocolate plus red wine still seems like a good idea for many reasons, health benefits among them.
Daily Dose Of Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Blood Pressure : NPR (NPR.org)
A little chocolate may lower your blood pressure, scientists say, but don't throw out the medicines just yet. The new study is the latest in a string of signs that some of the properties in chocolate might be good for you.
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