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What are the health benefits of dark chocolate on brain function?
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Jury is still out: Dark chocolate (not processed stuff in the candy store) but REAL dark chocolate is believed to improve blood flow to the brain for a period of time. Other benefits may be associated such as increased serotonin and endorphin levels, may reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, & could lower LDL (bad cholesterol) by 12-15%. I think it's early to know EXACTLY wassup-- but ENJOY all the same.
Answered 4/7/2016
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