Dark Chocolate For Lowering Blood Pressure

It has been analyzed and verified that dark chocolate can help in the reduction of blood pressure in those people suffering from hypertension of elevated blood pressure. The meta-analysis of the dark chocolate was published recently in BMC Medicine Journal. Compared to other control groups, people who are fond of chocolates preferably the dark ones had a standard decrease in the systolic pressure of the blood of five mmHg that is equivalent to the lowering effects of blood pressure due to daily exercises.

The mentioned meta-analysis has added to the weight of the confirmation that chocolates especially the dark ones had a great role to do in the decrease of blood pressure in people who have hypertension. In the recent study, well designed random sampling research has been done and it was found out that hypertensive people who ate dark chocolates were able to lower down their elevated blood pressure.

The following are some benefits given by chocolates:

• Slows down oxidation of LDL



• Improves the function of endothelial cells



• Slows down the activation of platelets



• Reduces LDL or bad cholesterol



• Increases HDL or good cholesterol



• Increases the sensitivity of insulin



• Decreases blood pressure



• Reduces the presence of inflammatory proteins like NF-KB

Such outcomes are very impressive and extremely attractive; therefore it is highly recommended that when you choose chocolate intended for your well-being and fitness, you have to look for the dark variety of chocolate. The darker is the chocolate, the better because it must be at least seventy percent dark.

Cacao is the bean which is the raw source of chocolate contains strong antioxidant flavanoids, and essentially has an elevated ORAC score compared to other famous antioxidant powerhouses, like pomegranates, wine and blueberries. However, you have to be very careful because processing and scorching of cacao may cause majority of flavanoids that are beneficial will be destroyed.

It is excellent to eat cacao which are raw to obtain the benefits mentioned. You can find cacao nibs that are raw in health food shops or stores and through the Internet. Sprinkle the nibs in a few berries with little raw nuts, a little cinnamon, and splatter of almond milk or cream. It is really delicious and healthful because it will help reduce your high blood pressure.