Could Eating Chocolate Lower Risk of Stroke And Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It comprises of coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke causing the major burnt. It was estimated in 2020 that nearly 16.7 million deaths were attributable to these diseases, with an exaggerating figure of 23.3 million by 2030 probably. Hence, effective preventive strategies for all these cardio metabolic disorders are essential to improve overall public health and subsequently reduce the social and economic burden. Diet is one of the key modifiable lifestyle elements involved in the prevention and further control of cardio metabolic diseases. Chocolate is a highly popular dietary food throughout the world since ages. But lately it has gained increasing attention for its potential benefits in cardio metabolic health. A number of experimental and clinical trials and studies have indicated a protective role of chocolate against oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and athe...