Letters to the Editor
Health benefits of dark chocolates
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Many of us may not know that dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cacao tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants you can find. Studies show that dark chocolate can improve your health and lower the risk of heart disease. A new study suggests that chocolate helps keep the heart's blood vessels healthy. It contains heart-healthy nutrients, which may reduce inflammation and increase good cholesterol.
Moreover, dark chocolate accelerates the overall well-being of your heart, making sure that plaque does not build up in the lining of blood vessels, thereby also reducing blood pressure. What is more, chocolate has even been linked to improving blood flow to the brain, in turn helping with cognitive function. So, next time do not hesitate to have dark chocolates.
Sirazi Shahjahan,
Malibagh, Dhaka
mshaju001@gmail.com