Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented at a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress this week. The study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which are critical for […]
The link between moderate chocolate intake and lower risk of irregular heartbeat may be due to chocolate’s flavanol content, say researchers. In a collaboration that includes researchers from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, the findings highlight the higher flavanol content of dark chocolate, which has shown efficacy in healthy blood vessel function. In addition, moderate […]
