According to a recent study conducted by the University of California, those who eat dark chocolate tend to lose between 3 to 2 kilos unlike those who do not eat it.
According to the investigation, the reason is due to the fact that the cocoa, from which this candy is made, contains antioxidants that not only lower the blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but also increase the sensitivity of the organism to insulin, which allows maintain a more stable weight.
Benefits of chocolate
Reduces blood pressure
An investigation by the University of Cologne, Germany, suggests that the intake of six grams of dark chocolate a day controls blood pressure levels.
Improves musculoskeletal function
According to a study from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), Mexico, he points out that dark chocolate could improve musculoskeletal function.
The researchers detail that people who suffer from heart failure and type 2 diabetes would be the main beneficiaries.
Anticoagulant effects
According to scientists at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, consuming dark chocolate protects against heart disease and stroke due to its anticoagulant capacity.
Improve your mood
A study from the Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, details that dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, which generate a feeling of ecstasy, which helps to be happier.
Remember that cocoa contains flavanols, which are plant complexes that help maintain stable cardiovascular health.