February 02, 2021 International Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors performed a systematic review using the PubMed database that included 11 interventional clinical trials and 42 observational studies conducted between January 2009 and April 2020. They found several dietary factors associated with acne promotion, including a high glycemic index and/or glycemic load diet, dairy […]
MDLinx Newswise: Food Science May 5, 2020 Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples, and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at […]
Heart — Ren Y, et al. | August 01, 2018 In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers analyzed data from studies published up to 6 June 2018, in which the association between chocolate consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been assessed. These studies were identified from PubMed and EMBASE databases. To model the […]
8/29/2017 European Society of Cardiology News Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented at ESC Congress. “A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said lead author Dr Rossella Di Stefano, a cardiologist at the University of Pisa, […]
Date: May 23, 2017 Source: BMJ Summary: Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter Date: May 23, 2017 Source: BMJ Summary: Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity atrial fibrillation, […]
March 08, 2016 Heart (British Cardiac Society) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Data from a prospective study of 67,640 Swedish adults and from a meta-analysis of six prospective studies (including the prospective Swedish study) were used to examine the association between chocolate consumption and ischemic heart disease. In the Swedish study, chocolate consumption of three or more servings […]
January 13, 2016 International Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this small, prospective study evaluated the effect of a diet including daily consumption of 99% dark chocolate on acne severity in 25 males with acne-prone skin. Change in acne severity was assessed after 4 weeks of daily chocolate consumption. At that time, the […]
Findings in males with acne-prone skin; statistically significant changes seen as early as two weeks WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For acne-prone males, daily consumption of 99 percent dark chocolate can exacerbate acne, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in theInternational Journal of Dermatology. Saivaree Vongraviopap, M.D., and Pravit Asawanonda, M.D., […]
Heart doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2014-307050 Chun Shing Kwok Abstract Objective To examine the association between chocolate intake and the risk of future cardiovascular events. Methods We conducted a prospective study using data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC)-Norfolk cohort. Habitual chocolate intake was quantified using the baseline food frequency questionnaire (1993–1997) and cardiovascular end points were […]
15 dollars for 8 pieces of chocolate….?! That’s all I could think about on a recent trip to the mall while walking past the famous chocolatier, Godiva. Are you getting conned by this cheap & toxic chocolate company? I mean 15 dollars for 8 pieces of what? What is Godiva doing that make these chocolates […]
Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study—a randomized controlled trial American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 01/05/2015 Clinical Article Mastroiacovo D, et al. – This dietary intervention study provides evidence that regular cocoa flavanol (CF) consumption can reduce some measures of […]
Liam Davenport October 28, 2014 Story Source Age-related memory decline may be reversed with high doses of naturally occurring cocoa flavanols, US researchers have discovered in findings that establish the dentate gyrus as central to cognitive decline. “Together, these results provide evidence that age-related changes in the DG [dentate gyrus] observed in aging humans underlie […]
European Journal of Heart Failure, 10/17/2014 Clinical Article Petrone AB, et al. – The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that chocolate consumption is associated with a lower risk of heart failure (HF). The data suggest that moderate consumption of chocolate might be associated with a lower risk of HF in male […]
9/15/14 The significance of diet as a migraine trigger is controversial.[126] Nevertheless, individual patients often can identify these triggers. Common dietary triggers include the following: Alcohol – Particularly wine and beer Caffeine overuse or caffeine withdrawal Chocolate Aspartame – eg, NutraSweet and Equal Monosodium glutamate (MSG) – May be found in Asian food, canned soup, frozen […]
NPR.org by ALLISON AUBREY July 14, 2014 3:27 AM ET Stress-Busting Foods Eggs Dark, leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard Pumpkin seeds Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like sardines, salmon or canned tuna Flaxseed Dark chocolate Eat more when you’re stressed? You’re not alone. More than a third of the participants in anational […]
Medscape Multispecialty July 02, 2014 Story Source PAD: Dark Chocolate May Make Walking Easier – from MedPageToday Maybe we should go on a chocolate-study-news diet – Not so fast ROME, ITALY — Shortly after eating the equivalent of a small bar of dark, but not milk, chocolate, patients with moderate to severe peripheral arterial disease […]
Steve Stiles March 07, 2014 WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS — Excuses for regularly indulging in dark chocolate keep accumulating, with the added possibility that its ingredients, thought to promote relaxed arteries, also have biochemical effects that may discourage atherosclerosis. But special flavanol-enriched formulations of dark chocolate may do little to enhance its vascular benefits, suggests a […]
Saturday, 28 December 2013 18:09By John Otrompke, Contributing Writer Better sleep, physical activity, good nutrition and reducing stress and environmental toxins are the keys to reducing chronic pain, especially in women, said Dr. Robert Bonakdar, at the 2nd annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit in Chicago. All too often, though, clinicians focus on the “chief complaint”—the pain itself—and miss opportunities […]
Neurobiological impact of cocoa flavanols on cognition and behavior Sokolov AN Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2013 Jun 26. pii: S0149-7634(13)00168-1 Abstract Cocoa products and chocolate have recently been recognized as a rich source of flavonoids, mainly flavanols, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents with established benefits for cardiovascular health but largely unproven effects on neurocognition and behavior. […]
Effects of chocolate on cognitive function and mood: a systematic review Andrew Scholey A systematic review was conducted to evaluate whether chocolate or its constituents were capable of influencing cognitive function and/or mood. Studies investigating potentially psychoactive fractions of chocolate were also included. Eight studies (in six articles) met the inclusion criteria for assessment of […]