It seems like most everyone would love another reason to feel okay about eating chocolate. As a result, many people have tried to switch over to eating dark chocolate as a way to be healthier. There have been studies done that show dark chocolate is a more mindful alternative than milk chocolate. NPR and BioMed Central have each released articles stating their views on this matter. NPR is a popular reporting business that recently published an article over the effects of dark chocolate products and cocoa on the body— specifically blood pressure. Here, they state that if dark chocolate is eaten in moderation, it can have positive health benefits. There are compounds called flavanols in the cocoa and in dark chocolate that actually help
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Their hypothesis in this article is if a person eats dark chocolate, then their hypertension will be reduced. There were some overlapping facts between this study and the one NPR talked about. Researchers saw the need for an experiment here because they knew that hypertension could ultimately lead to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Just as NPR said, flavanols in the chocolate are responsible for the health benefits. Though participants were just instructed to eat the dark chocolate, there were other factors involved. The person’s gender, weight, and amount they were given to eat could cause fluctuation in results. The study that was done did not show significant change in the blood pressure of the individuals that partook in it. The study was mainly conducted to see if there would be a decline in blood pressure of people who had high or slightly elevated blood pressure. It was conducted to prove whether or not dark chocolate could actually be a treatment for hypertension instead of having to take pills. Overall, the majority of the participants in the study said they would rather take pills than have to eat 50 grams of dark chocolate every day. Especially because it is not guaranteed that eating 50 grams of chocolate per day will lower blood pressure, people should probably stick to taking pills for their hypertension—especially since participants preferred
Their hypothesis in this article is if a person eats dark chocolate, then their hypertension will be reduced. There were some overlapping facts between this study and the one NPR talked about. Researchers saw the need for an experiment here because they knew that hypertension could ultimately lead to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Just as NPR said, flavanols in the chocolate are responsible for the health benefits. Though participants were just instructed to eat the dark chocolate, there were other factors involved. The person’s gender, weight, and amount they were given to eat could cause fluctuation in results. The study that was done did not show significant change in the blood pressure of the individuals that partook in it. The study was mainly conducted to see if there would be a decline in blood pressure of people who had high or slightly elevated blood pressure. It was conducted to prove whether or not dark chocolate could actually be a treatment for hypertension instead of having to take pills. Overall, the majority of the participants in the study said they would rather take pills than have to eat 50 grams of dark chocolate every day. Especially because it is not guaranteed that eating 50 grams of chocolate per day will lower blood pressure, people should probably stick to taking pills for their hypertension—especially since participants preferred