A synthetic chemical based on a compound found in cocoa beans slowed growth and accelerated destruction of human tumors in laboratory studies, and should be tested further for cancer chemoprevention or even treatment, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center.
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For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Scientists have found that consuming cocoa flavanols – naturally occurring compounds in cocoa – may offer a benefit to those affected by type-2 diabetes.
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By Anastasia Tomazhenkova: Chocolate maker Cadbury Schweppes PLC intends to guarantee a long-term supply of the most important ingredient used in its candies, cocoa. That is why the company plans to spend millions over the next few years to boost cocoa yields and to improve the lives of cocoa farmers.
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The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. Norman Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, told C&I that epicatechin is so important that it should be considered a vitamin.
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Daily consumption of a Mars, Inc., cocoa drink may have the potential to positively influence blood vessel health
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Eating chocolate could help to sharpen up the mind and give a short-term boost to cognitive skills, a University of Nottingham expert has found.
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You've heard that cocoa and chocolate contain naturally occurring compounds that might be beneficial for your health. Nuts, a great complement to chocolate, are another tasty food that contain a variety of compounds showing promise in cardiovascular research.
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Chocolate lovers may have another reason to feel good about including this favorite indulgence in their diets. According to a study published in Thrombosis Research, certain chocolates appear to support heart health by positively affecting the way certain blood components function.
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