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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of the effects of dark chocolate and cocoa on variables associated with neuropsychological functioning and cardiovascular health: clinical findings from a sample of healthy, cognitively intact older adults. – Cost Effective Supplements

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of the effects of dark chocolate and cocoa on variables associated with neuropsychological functioning and cardiovascular health: clinical findings from a sample of healthy, cognitively intact older adults.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18400709


Conclusion of this study

This investigation failed to support the predicted beneficial effects of short-term dark chocolate and cocoa consumption on any of the neuropsychological or cardiovascular health-related variables included in this research. Consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa was, however, associated with significantly higher pulse rates at 3- and 6-wk treatment assessments.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Cocoa Extract

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Heart health


Slightly Positive
Cocoa Extract


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System
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