Dark Chocolate
My wife and I have long believed that dark chocolate has benefits — this is an article we found that we wish to share on dark chocolate…..
Dark chocolate to Prevent Heart Attacks (source Reid’s Team)
Reid’s team first looked at the treatment effects linked with dark chocolate by evaluating studies already published.
They computed the number of heart attacks and strokes that would occur with and without the dark chocolate.
They also looked at 2,013 people from the Australian Diabetes, Obesity, and Lifestyle study. All had metabolic syndrome but none had diagnosed heart disease or diabetes at the start.
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It is diagnosed when three or more of the following factors are present: high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol, high blood sugar, or a large waist size.
Reid’s team looked at costs associated with the heart and stroke problems.
They used these cost figures to determine how much money could be spent each year to educate high-risk people about dark chocolate and still be cost-effective.
Their study looked longer-term than most, 10 years.
Dark Chocolate to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke
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First, the researchers plugged in the best-case scenario: 100% of the people eating the recommended 100 grams of dark chocolate (3.5 ounces, or about two bars) a day for 10 years.
This would prevent 70 nonfatal and 15 fatal heart attacks and strokes per 10,000 people over 10 years, according to the study model.
With an 80% adherence rate, there would be 55 fewer nonfatal and 10 fewer fatal heart attacks and strokes per 10,000 people over 10 years.
The estimates may be low.
They found that it would be cost-effective to spend $42 per person per year on education.
The education might include advertising, educational campaigns, or subsidies to pay for the chocolate.
as always you must live well to be well….to your personal wellness….
don
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