New study shows: Avoiding chocolate is bad for your health

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Researchers found the most positive effect when consuming two to six bars of chocolate per week, as noted in the study published in the specialist journal “Swiss Medical Weekly”.

The study included people with atrial fibrillation. For the study, researchers used data from a cohort study in Switzerland in which more than 3,000 patients with atrial fibrillation reported how much chocolate they ate in a survey.

However, at the request of Keystone-SDA, the researchers warn against drawing hasty conclusions from the results. “Our results are about relationships, not causal relationships,” said Annina Staber, a doctor at Triemli Hospital in Zurich and the study’s lead author. Although the results definitely show a positive effect, this statement cannot be made with certainty.

Chocolate reduces stress

Researchers see a possible reason for chocolate’s positive effect in the positive effect of a substance in chocolate on endothelial function. Endothelium is the thinnest layer of cells lining the inner walls of blood vessels. Good endothelial function ensures that blood vessels remain flexible and expandable; This regulates blood pressure and may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Chocolate may also reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. Free radicals can damage cells and tissues and contribute to a variety of diseases. Chocolate contains antioxidants that can help neutralize free radicals. (SDA)

Source : Blick