A recent study that was published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Mechanism showed that a cocoa compound found in dark chocolate can help prevent stroke.
According to a team of researchers led by Sylvain Dore, an associate professor at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, dark chocolate from cocoa contains the compound “epicatechin”, which prompts the formation of protective pathways in the brain. These pathways prevent stroke.
However, researchers also said the study doesn’t imply that eating lots of dark chocolate results to stroke prevention and other health benefits. Rather, Dore said that they are only focusing on cocoa, not on chocolate.
The study was based on previous researches on Kuna Induans in Panama. Apparently, the tribe had an unusually low incidence of cardiovascular diseases – including stroke. Such observation was attributed to their habit of drinking bitter cocoa drink.
Infodose thoughts: Now here’s a reason why mommies should give their kids dark chocolate every once in a while. You just have to be careful that stroke prevention won’t lead to toothaches and diabetes.
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