There is increasing evidence that dark chocolate is good for the heart. Studies have been conducted that have concluded that people who include it in a balanced diet have better blood circulation, cholesterol levels and blood pressure than those who do not.
The Kuna Indians in Panama drank large amounts of raw cacao (about four cups a day). His elders did not develop heart disease. However, when they moved to the cities, and adopted Western customs, the Kuna saw their enviable health level catch up with the rest. The Kuna elders began to develop high blood pressure in old age. This speaks of the great capacity of dark chocolate to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system in old age.
But what is it about dark chocolate that is so good for blood circulation? It is probably due to your rich in active compounds known as polyphenols, which would improve the oxidative stress process of the blood. In Italy, a study was conducted with patients suffering from peripheral arterial disease, which causes painful cramps and difficulty exercising. He gave one group dark chocolate and the other milk chocolate. Well, after a while, the patients who drank dark chocolate were able to take 11 percent longer walks.
Eating dark chocolate lowers blood pressure according to numerous studies. In one of them, a group of people with arterial hypertension ate 6 grams a day for 18 weeks, which reduced the systolic by three points and the diastolic by two points. In contrast, patients who ingested white chocolate did not experience any improvement.
It should be noted that your benefits are not reduced by itself. To enjoy all its advantages it must be combined with a healthy diet, based on vegetables, regular exercise and a calm rhythm of life (that is, stress-free and providing the body with at least seven hours of sleep a day).