Foods for Healthy Aging
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Luckily, there is mounting evidence that flavonoid-rich dark chocolate may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease (up to 37 percent in one study). The effects were only observed in dark chocolate over 60 percent cocoa.
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September 15, 2014