Chocolate may help aging blood vessels

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Study Shows Special Flavonol-Rich Cocoa May Improve Function

Aug. 4, 2006

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(CBS/AP) Quote "Our findings demonstrate that consumption of this flavonol-rich cocoa can improve the function of blood vessels in a healthy elderly population." Naomi Fisher, M.D.

(WebMD) Getting your chocolate fix may actually help fix aging blood vessels, according to a new study.

Researchers found adults who drank a specially processed cocoa beverage rich in flavonols for four to six days improved their blood vessel function, and older adults appeared to benefit the most.

"Aging is typically associated with deterioration in vessel health, specifically related to function of the critical inner lining, or endothelium," says researcher Naomi Fisher, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, in a news release. "Our findings demonstrate that consumption of this flavonol-rich cocoa can improve the function of blood vessels in a healthy elderly population."

Flavonols are a class of antioxidants found in plant-based foods and beverages — such as cocoa, wine, and tea — that have been increasingly linked to heart benefits.

Chocolate Is Good For The Heart

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