Sweet Benefits of Chocolate

Reduces Inflammation

Recent research has shown that flavonoids in dark chocolate have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. One study concluded that eating dark chocolate daily reduced inflammation, which suggests that chocolate may provide benefits to people with MS, RA, asthma and severe allergies.

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January 28, 2014

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July 1, 2014