date:Sep 12, 2012
volving 856 participants that looked at the effect on blood pressure of a daily dose of cocoa for two weeks.
Cocoa is rich in flavanols, which are known to dilate blood vessels and so allow blood to flow more freely. Smaller dosages may be as effective as larger dosages, she said. But a 100-gram bar of dark chocolate would be a handy dosage.
Flavanols are also present in green tea, dark berries and red wine. Salt is known to elevate blood pressure. Exercise helps reduce blood pressure.
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