Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths annually, a statistic that remains constant despite increased awareness of the deadly disease.
Potent cacao flavanols from dark chocolate have proven effective in lowering the risk from heart disease and sudden heart attack in recent studies.
Potent cacao flavanols from dark chocolate have proven effective in lowering the risk from heart disease and sudden heart attack in recent studies.
SUNDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) — Something in dark chocolate seems to help protect the heart, and now researchers say they have identified the molecular mechanism by which a compound found in cocoa can guard against the damage of a stroke.
Dark chocolate could reduce cholesterol levels for people with diabetes, according to recent findings from a university study.
Dark chocolate may reduce cholesterol levels in diabetics
A new meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of dark chocolate and flavanols on hypertension has drawn mixed conclusion and suggest more studies be done on dietary habits and genetic factors.
Choc-blood pressure meta-analysis sees need for dietary habit studies
Such compounds are also in moringa/Zija and XM3 Caps.
~ Uncle Russ
ScienceDaily (May 5, 2010) — Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered that a compound in dark chocolate may protect the brain after a stroke by increasing cellular signals already known to shield nerve cells from damage.
How Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Brain Injury from Stroke
Dark Chocolate Is Not Just For Breakfast Anymore…
~ Uncle Russ
Date:16 Apr 2010
Type:Nutrition & Health News
Source:Nutrition Horizon
Sector:Chocolate & Confectionery
Summary:According to the Spanish research, eating dark chocolate reduces damage to the blood vessels of cirrhotic patients and also lowers blood pressure in the liver.
Study Indicates Potential Benefit of Dark Chocolate for Liver Disease Patients
Cocoa Butter and stearic acid in it are good for health. Cocoa powder and/or fiber in XM3 Caps helps in this regard for proper liver function in Weight Benefit (TM) in the Zija System.
~ Uncle Russ
Eating dark chocolate reduces damage to the blood vessels of cirrhotic patients and also lowers blood pressure in the liver, according to research presented this week at the International Liver Congress in Vienna.
