Lead author Dr Chayakrit Krittanawong said: "Our study suggests chocolate helps keep the heart's blood vessels healthy." Those who ate chocolate more than once a week reduced their risk of coronary artery disease by eight percent. Dr Krittanawong said: "Chocolate contains heart healthy nutrients such as flavonoids, methylxanthines, polyphenols and stearic acid which may reduce inflammation and increase good cholesterol." (Image: Getty Images)"I wanted to see if it affects the blood vessels supplying the heart - the coronary arteries - or not. Previously chocolate has been shown to reduce memory loss, prevent diabetes, reduce stress, protect the skin against sun damage and lower cholesterol.

Source: Daily Mirror July 22, 2020 13:51 UTC