What is the role of dark chocolate in health? What are the effects on inflammation, cancer, heart disease, and more? Find out in this presentation on the health benefits of dark chocolate.
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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
1. Health Benefits of Dark
Chocolate
Dr. Alexander Rinehart, DC, MS, CCN, CNS
http://www.DrAlexRinehart.com
2. Chocolate Contains Flavonoids
Flavonoids: Specific subset of antioxidant plant
compounds
Cancer prevention
Cardiovascular disease
Digestive health
Immune balance
Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, anti-aging
properties
Found in dark chocolate, apples, red wine, green tea,
onions, and cranberries
3. Chocolate & Cancer
Some evidence connects chocolate consumption with
anti-cancer properties
Chocolate may affect cancer growth
Suppresses pro-inflammatory cell messengers
Demonstrates cancer-preventive effects due to antioxidant
potential
Cocoa flavanols and procyanidins can be transported inside
the cell & may modulate cancer-related signaling.
4. Cocoa & Gut Health, Inflammation,
& Neurodegeneration
May promote healthy gut bacteria
Flavonoids from other foods have demonstrated
protective effects on GI integrity
Anti-inflammatory
Inverse correlation between flavonoid containing
foods & neurodegenerative diseases
Flavonoids may offer anti-depressant properties
5. Chocolate & Heart Disease
As chocolate consumption increases, coronary
heart disease decreases (correlation or
causation?)
Cocoa fat is comprised of stearic acid which does
not negatively effect cholesterol levels
May reduce LDL and total cholesterol
May play an indirect role in reduction of all-cause
mortality
6. Conclusion
Numerous research reviews support that
dark chocolate intake may positively
influence oxidative stress, inflammation,
vessel function, immunity, detoxification,
and nitric oxide production – and may exert
protective effects on blood pressure,
insulin resistance, lipid profile and platelet
activation.
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