Dark Chocolate and Tea Could Lower Your Blood Pressure: Major Study

Eighty years of research supports the role of flavanols in heart health.
Dark Chocolate and Tea Could Lower Your Blood Pressure: Major Study
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That square of dark chocolate or morning cup of tea might be giving your heart a subtle but measurable health boost.

A recent analysis of nearly 80 years of research has found that antioxidants in everyday foods like tea, dark chocolate, and apples can “considerably” lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.