Is it true that ingesting cocoa products can lower blood pressure?
In the last decade, many health miracles have been attributed to cocoa
products. Almost every week someone seems to be cured of cancer or a serious
medical disorder after ingesting cocoa. Cocoa does contains strong
antioxidants, which are claimed to be good for health. However, as far as
health is concerned, the effects of cocoa are not consistent, unpredictable or unreliable.
The few studies on
cocoa on blood pressure lowering did not show any benefit. The blood pressure
lowering was minimal and similar to that obtained with a placebo (that is the
same response you would get by drinking your own urine). If you have high blood
pressure, I suggest you go and see your doctor. Fooling around with this silent
disorder can lead to serious complications. In the meantime, stop smoking, eat
less and walk more. The only thing cocoa will do - is give you severe constipation.
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