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Chocolate intake in pre-menopausal women
We thank Dr. Mattioli and Dr. Farinetti for their letter regarding our article “Chocolate consumption and risk of stroke among men and women: A large population-based, prospective cohort study” [1]. We are delighted that they are interested in the paper and think our finding is of importance with a view on stroke prevention.
Source: Atherosclerosis - December 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jia-Yi Dong, Hiroyasu Iso Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Chocolate consumption and risk of stroke among men and women: A large population-based, prospective cohort study
Chocolate consumption may have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, but evidence from prospective cohort studies is still limited. We aimed to examine the prospective associations between chocolate consumption and risk of stroke among men and women in a large population-based cohort.
Source: Atherosclerosis - March 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jia-Yi Dong, Hiroyasu Iso, Kazumasa Yamagishi, Norie Sawada, Shoichiro Tsugane, Japan Public Health Center –based Prospective Study Group Source Type: research

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 - July 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kwok, C. S., Boekholdt, S. M., Lentjes, M. A. H., Loke, Y. K., Luben, R. N., Yeong, J. K., Wareham, N. J., Myint, P. K., Khaw, K.-T. Tags: Editor's choice, Press releases, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research

More Evidence Chocolate May Lower CV Disease, Stroke RiskMore Evidence Chocolate May Lower CV Disease, Stroke Risk
A delicious and possibly protective habit: consumption of up to 100 g/day may decrease CV outcomes, say researchers. But which is more beneficial: dark or milk chocolate? The answer may surprise. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news