24 Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate and Cocoa
Cocoa Lowers Blood Pressure
Consumption of cocoa has been proven to lower blood pressure.A study of 15 healthy people showed that the higher the concentration of flavanols, the greater the effect of cocoa on reducing blood pressure. Those who consumed dark chocolate, which has a high concentration of flavonols, saw a much more significant impact than those who consumed white chocolate (without flavonols).A meta-analysis showed that those who consumed high amounts of flavanols saw a greater reduction in blood pressure than those who consumed little to no flavanols.
