Researchers at Cornell University have shown that cocoa contains more antioxidants per cup than a similar serving of red wine or tea. The study adds to growing evidence of the health benefits of cocoa and points to a tasty alternative in the quest to maintain a diet rich in healthy antioxidants, chemicals that have been shown to fight cancer, heart disease and aging, the researchers say.
Using special analytical techniques to evaluate the total antioxidant content in each beverage, the researchers showed that, on a per serving basis, the antioxidant concentration in cocoa was the highest: It was almost 2 times stronger than red wine, 2-3 times stronger than green tea, and 4-5 times stronger than that of black tea.
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source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/11/031106051159.htm
Another AAN Research Panel investigation found that people who ate one serving of chocolate per week were less likely to have a stroke than people who ate no chocolate. A second study found that 1,169 people who ate 50 grams of chocolate once a week were 46 percent less likely to die following a stroke than people who did not eat chocolate. While the researchers admitted that more research is needed, this study does add weight that there can be some positive benefits from cacao usage.
(source http://www.aan.com/press/index.cfm?fuseaction=release.view&release=799)
By: Gene on February 17, 2010
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