VIVA – High blood pressure or hypertension related to the force of blood flowing through the arteries. Although our blood pressure naturally rises and falls throughout the day, hypertension can put stress on the heart.
This condition can be the beginning of a heart attack or stroke if not managed properly. Fortunately, there are various ways to help lower high blood pressure.
A study conducted in Italy showed that people who had pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, managed to lower it just by consuming 3.5 ounces chocolate black every day for 15 days.
It is the nitric oxide and the antioxidants in dark chocolate that contribute to this. The participants managed to lower their blood pressure by 4.5 points and their diastolic reading by 4.2.
In another study published in National Library of Health, the effect of dark chocolate on blood pressure has also been analyzed.
“Dark chocolate and products cocoa Rich in flavanols, it has attracted interest as an alternative treatment option for hypertension, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Express, Friday 29 October 2021.
The study concluded that dark chocolate and other cocoa products, could be an alternative treatment for hypertension, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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