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More Good News for Men Who Love Chocolate

Source: Journal Watch

A new study adds to the evidence that moderate chocolate consumption might lower stroke risk — this time, among middle-aged and older men.

Over 37,000 Swedish men aged 45 to 79 without a history of cardiovascular disease completed dietary questionnaires and then were followed for roughly 10 years. During that time, 5% experienced a first stroke.

After multivariable adjustment, those in the highest quartile of chocolate consumption (62.9 g/week) had a significant, 17% reduction in stroke risk compared with those in the lowest quartile (0 g/week).

Writing in Neurology, the researchers note that the flavonoids in chocolate may protect against stroke "through several biological mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti-platelet, and anti-inflammatory effects."