A little taste of dark chocolate can not only make your day sweeter, but also give you more days to enjoy.
Scientists have identified a chemical in dark chocolate that could slow cellular aging. However, the findings are not a free pass to drown in candy bars.
Markers of Aging Decreased
Researchers from King’s College London have discovered that theobromine, a compound found in dark chocolate, is linked to a slower rate of cellular aging.
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
