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7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

by Shekhar Dhangar 11/05/2020
written by Shekhar Dhangar 11/05/2020

 Dark Chocolate is one of those things that are boon to mankind. It is loaded with many nutritious elements that can benefit you. Obtained from the seed of the Cocoa tree, Dark Chocolates are the best source of antioxidant given to you by nature.

According to studies, real dark chocolate (not the one with added flavors) can help you in improving your overall health by lowering the risk of heart problems.

7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Contains Nutritious elements

A bar of good quality Dark Chocolate with high cocoa content contains almost every nutrient like fibre, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc and other minerals.

All these nutrients and minerals are good for our body as they have a positive effect when consumed in moderation. Dark Chocolate also contains caffeine. But that amount of caffeine of Dark Chocolate is far less than that of coffee. So, it doesn’t affect your sleep.

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Improve Brain functions

It is found in a study that Dark Chocolate improves the flow of blood to the brain. They are rich in cocoa has the ability to improve the cognitive function of the brains of elderly people. It helps in improving verbal fluency and can also lower the risk of getting a disease.

Furthermore, the caffeine present in them could be the main reason for the improvement of brain function for a short period of time.

Protect Skin from Sunrays

The harmful UV rays from the Sun can cause redness of skin if exposed for a long time. Dark Chocolate contains bioactive compounds like flavonols that can protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the skin.

It helps to protect the skin by improving the flow of blood to the skin. It also increases skin density and hydration. So, Dark Chocolates protects your skin from getting damaged by the sun rays.

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Best Source of Antioxidants

Dark Chocolate is rich in cocoa. This cocoa is beneficial for human body as it has a wide variety of antioxidants in it. A research showed that the cocoa had more antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds as compared to any other fruit or vegetable.

So, it is scientifically proven that the Dark Chocolates and the Cocoa are the best sources of antioxidants on this planet.

Increase Blood Flow & Lower Blood Pressure

The antioxidants and compounds present in Cocoa or Dark Chocolate increase the flow of blood in the arteries, thus improving your health.

The bioactive elements like flavonols in cocoa are responsible for lowering the blood pressure also. Thus, it keeps a check on your blood flow and blood pressure. The decrement in blood pressure might be small but significant when it comes to maintaining good health.

Reduce Heart Failure Risks

It is found in a research that people who consumed cocoa in the form of Dark Chocolate or any other form are more likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Dark Chocolate not only reduces the risk of heart attack or heart failure but maintains the level of bad cholesterol that can cause blockage of arteries. So, Dark Chocolates are proven to be a reducer of the risks related to heart problems.





Lowers LDL Oxidation

Dark Chocolate significantly decreases the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol), especially in men. It also increases the HDL cholesterol which is good cholesterol.

Since Cocoa has antioxidants that improve the flow of blood, so essential proteins and minerals can easily reach in every part of the body via the blood. It can help in reducing insulin resistance, thus helping you to avoid diseases like Diabetes and Heart-related problems.

So now you know so many benefits of consuming Dark Chocolates but this doesn’t mean that you should eat all the Dark Chocolates of this world. Remember excess of everything is harmful. The same goes for Dark Chocolate. The Chocolate contains a lot of sugar and calories other than just cocoa. So, it is advisable to consume it accordingly.   

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