is not the first time that researchers place emphasis on the undoubted quality of chocolate and cocoa substances which apparently works by lowering the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and holding off the pressure . . In this case, a British team to emphasize the ability of chocolate to reduce levels of cholesterol and thus stave off ' atherosclerosis. Researchers' University of Hull think that chocolate can be an excellent choice for those patients who suffer from diabetes and must be particularly attentive to the levels of cholesterol.
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For this reason, they have completed a study on a small group of patients with type II diabetes , publishing the results in the journal Diabetic Medicine . Diabetics were divided into two groups: those who belonged to the first proposal was for 16 weeks a normal chocolate bar a day, the other one enriched with polyphenols . Volunteers in the second group showed a significant improvement in their cholesterol levels.
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However, others expressed skepticism on this matter, noting that in this case the costs exceed the benefits, the small health benefits found in this compound in chocolate rich in cocoa would be greatly exceeded by the content of fats and sugars , but there is still the possibility of the introduction of the food system in food of people with diabetes: chocolate with high cocoa content to be included in the diet of people with type II diabetes as part of a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle.
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