For a long time now, scientists have believed that the polyphenols found in such substances as tea or cocoa would decrease blood pressure. Two dynamics were thought to cause this: polyphenols promote vasodilation (thereby, decreasing the pressure required of blood to pass through the vessel), and nitro oxide was released which relaxes vascular walls.
Therefore, it was interesting to note when a study was done to compare tea and cocoa; tea was not found to lower blood pressure at all; but cocoa was!
Possibly, scientists have been wrong with how polyphenols react in the body; or possibly it is a certain combination of polyphenols which causes a decrease in blood pressure.
Whatever, all scientists agree that cocoa is better for you than other starch or sugar loaded drinks, as long as one drinks it in moderation.
So, 'Cheers" to all chocolate lovers out there, as they sip on their favorite chocolate brew.
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