Dark chocolate 'may lower blood pressure' [View all]

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19241924


Two chunks of dark chocolate should do it


There may be good news for people looking for an excuse to munch on a couple of squares of chocolate after a review showed the treat could reduce blood pressure.

An analysis of 20 studies showed that eating dark chocolate daily resulted in a slight reduction in blood pressure.

The Cochrane Group's report said chemicals in cocoa, chocolate's key ingredient, relaxed blood vessels.

However, there are healthier ways of lowering blood pressure.




***GASP -- there is nothing healthier than chocolate! how dare they suggest any thing but....