People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke

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People consuming the most chocolate were 13% less likely to have a cerebral infarction (stroke), and 17% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke, according to data from six prospective studies.

Dosing

Effect of dosing

People consuming one (1) serving of chocolate per week were 9% less likely to have a stroke (of any type).

People consuming 3 servings of chocolate per week were 13% less likely to have a stroke (of any type).

People consuming 7 servings of chocolate per week were 15% less likely to have a stroke (of any type).

People consuming 10 servings of chocolate per week were 17% less likely to have a stroke (of any type).

Definition

One serving of chocolate is one (1) ounce

One serving of chocolate is one (1) ounce (30 grams).

Reference

Yuan S, Li X, Jin Y, and Lu J. Chocolate Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies. Nutrients, 2017 Jul 2; 9(7): published online. http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/7/688.

Author’s Contact Info

Jinping Lu
Department of Geratology
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan University
Wuhan 430071, China
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