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Habitual chocolate consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease among healthy men and women.

Chun Shing KwokS Matthijs BoekholdtMarleen A H LentjesYoon K LokeRobert N LubenJessica K YeongNicholas J WarehamPhyo Kyaw MyintKay-Tee Khaw
Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2015)
Cumulative evidence suggests that higher chocolate intake is associated with a lower risk of future cardiovascular events, although residual confounding cannot be excluded. There does not appear to be any evidence to say that chocolate should be avoided in those who are concerned about cardiovascular risk.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular events
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight gain
  • body mass index
  • weight loss