Data inputs used in Markov model of the effect and cost effectiveness of
dark chocolate consumption in a population with metabolic syndrome free of cardiovascular disease and diagnosed diabetes
A modelling analysis predicted that
dark chocolate consumption in populations at high risk of cardiovascular disease could potentially avert cardiovascular events over the long term owing to its antihypertensive and metabolic effects
Not exact matches
Indeed, research has shown that the moderate
consumption of
dark chocolate is actually GOOD for us
in later life, with the benefits outweighing the risks.
Despite the negative results, Semba says, studies have shown that
consumption of red wine,
dark chocolate and berries does reduce inflammation
in some people and still appears to protect the heart.
In conclusion, keep your
consumption moderate and don't forget that not all
chocolate is created equal — the
dark varieties have the most to offer to your health and weight loss goals.
To receive the libido - enhancing effects of
chocolate, I recommend dramatically reducing sugar
consumption in the rest of your diet and only eating
dark chocolate.
A 2012 study found that daily
consumption of
dark chocolate could decrease non-fatal strokes and heart attacks
in people at high risk of such issues.
The new study not only reveals this as being a myth but sheds additional light on why
chocolate consumption (especially
dark, organic
chocolate) may be beneficial
in both the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
As if you needed another reason to reach for the
dark stuff after a meal, here's one more:
In a new study published in the journal Appetite, researchers reported that chocolate consumption is associated with improved cognitive functio
In a new study published
in the journal Appetite, researchers reported that chocolate consumption is associated with improved cognitive functio
in the journal Appetite, researchers reported that
chocolate consumption is associated with improved cognitive function.
Markov model of effect of
dark chocolate consumption versus no
consumption and its effects on cardiovascular outcomes
in a population with metabolic syndrome
Dark chocolate consumption has also been suggested to have lipid modifying effects, decreasing total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and increasing high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.11 However, these changes have also only been explored
in short term trials, lasting 2 - 18 weeks.
The blood pressure lowering and total cholesterol lowering effects of
dark chocolate consumption provide a non-drug treatment option, either alone or
in combination with therapeutic interventions.
Base case and sensitivity analysis results
in a Markov model of effectiveness and cost effectiveness * of
dark chocolate consumption according to compliance levels versus no
dark chocolate consumption over 10 years
in prehypertensive / hypertensive people with metabolic syndrome, free of cardiovascular disease and diagnosed diabetes.
And rest assured,
chocolate lovers, you may be able to safely indulge
in similarly modest
consumption of
dark chocolate, but less so milk or white
chocolate.
The amount is lowest
in white
chocolate and highest
in dark chocolate, but any
chocolate consumption is risky
in pets because
chocolate causes vomiting, diarrhea and hyperactivity.