Dark chocolate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes

Dark chocolate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes

By admin, Aralık 8, 2024

Dark chocolate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes





Dark chocolate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes




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Harvard University School of Public Health a new research of dark chocolate revealed its positive effects on health. A comprehensive study of nearly 200,000 US adults found that consuming five servings of dark chocolate per week reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. can reduce by 21 percent showed.

Healthy dessert consumption is possible with dark chocolate

According to research, dark chocolate not only reduces the risk of diabetes, but also weight gain It also has a positive effect on. Unlike milk chocolate, dark chocolate consumption is not associated with weight gain and offers significant advantages in terms of metabolic health. These advantages are due to the high flavanol content of dark chocolate. This polyphenol antioxidant, while supporting heart health at the same time It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Dark chocolate containing 50-80% cocoa has the highest flavan-3-ol content with 3.65 mg/gm.

Researchers also found that bioactive compounds in dark chocolate increase insulin sensitivity, protect pancreatic cells and reduce inflammatory processes. These mechanisms help reduce the risk of diabetes by supporting sugar metabolism.














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