Analysis: Chocolate may reduce stroke risk

[steven johnson]

Another reason to have chocolate for Valentine's Day or any day for that matter.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, research out this week suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. Don't go buying too many heart boxes just yet, though, say the study authors.
A new analysis, which involved a review of three prior studies, suggests eating about a bar of chocolate a week can help cut the risk of stroke and lower the risk of death after a stroke. But the evidence is still limited, says study author, neurologist Gustavo Saposnik at St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto.

"This is something that requires further investigation," Saposnik says.

One study they looked at found that 44,489 people who ate one serving of chocolate per week were 22% less likely to have a stroke than people who ate no chocolate. Another study found that 1,169 people who ate 50 grams of chocolate once a week were 46% less likely to die following a stroke than people who didn't eat chocolate.


Analysis: Chocolate may reduce stroke risk

[kestrel91316]

1. Time to head to Trader Joe's and stock up.

[lizerdbits]

10. I got a dark choclate bar with hazlenuts at TJs

that is really good and sadly almost gone. Time for a trip!

[Extend a Hand]

2. I should be good then!

[bluestateguy]

3. Uh huh

Resourcesful little kids all over America must be showing this study to their parents all over America today.

[emilyg]

4. Just had 2 yummy pieces.

My late night treat.

[Skittles]

5. I eat chocolate every day

yes INDEED

[Jamastiene]

6. Beautiful.

I love chocolate. I'll use any excuse, er, I mean good reason, to eat it. :)

[juajen]

7. Chocolate is my friend. NT

[Bobbieo]

8. Make certian it is dark chocolate - semisweet, etc. White or milk chcoclate won't cut it.

[mopinko]

9. of course it does. dark chocolate is a well known

healthy vegetable.














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