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Chocolate

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Chocolate is made from roasted and ground cacao seeds (aka beans) and has been consumed by cultures around the world for centuries. Cacao is thought to have health benefits due to its high content of polyphenols and flavonoids.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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The effects of daily dark chocolate consumption in recreational runners

In this 2-week before-and-after study in 46 male recreational runners (ages 25–55), daily dark chocolate consumption was associated with improvements in blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and aerobic exercise metrics.

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