Habitual chocolate consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease among healthy men and women

Conclusions Cumulative evidence suggests that higher chocolate intake is associated with a lower risk of future cardiovascular events, although residual confounding cannot be excluded. There does not appear to be any evidence to say that chocolate should be avoided in those who are concerned about cardiovascular risk.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editor's choice, Press releases, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research