Cardiovascular system : The chocolate has the short-term effect of lowering blood pressure, there is no evidence of any long-term cardiovascular health effect. A 2012 review said that cocoa consumption appears to benefit platelet and vascular function.
Cholesterol One-third of the fat in chocolate comes from the monounsaturated fat oleochemicals acid, another third from the saturated fat stearin acid, and a third from saturated fat palmitic acid. However, unlike other saturated fats, stearic acid does not raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and has neutral effects on cholesterol. Stearic acid can be converted to oleic acid in the liver. Consuming relatively large amounts of dark chocolate and cocoa has not been adequately studied to determine if serum LDL cholesterol levels are altered. In one study, small but regular amounts of dark chocolate were associated with a lower risk of a heart attack.
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