Flavanol-Rich Cocoa May Have Aspirin-Like Effects
Chocolate lovers may have another reason to feel good about including this favorite indulgence in their diets. According to a study published in Thrombosis Research, certain chocolates appear to support heart health by positively affecting the way certain blood components function.
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Milk and the absorption of flavanols
There has been a great deal of discussion in the scientific community, and in the popular press, regarding whether milk impacts absorption of flavanols in certain chocolates and other foods. Most recently, research published in the December 18, 2003 issue of the journal Nature challenges the notion that the absorption of chocolate flavanols is affected by milk proteins.
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New Research Presented at The National Academy of Science Shows More to Chocolate Than Meets the Taste Buds
On February 10, 2004, scientific history was made. The cacao plant, whose pods are the foundation of the chocolate enjoyed around the globe, commanded an audience at The National Academies in Washington, DC featuring an international team of top scientists from the public and private sectors in a first-of-its-kind symposium.
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