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Chocolate - Confectionery, Food, Recreation 35
Chocolate - Confectionery, Food, Shopping 264
 Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of ChocolateDiscovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate
 Summary of available information about history, cravings, and effects on the nervous system. Links to references.
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International Journal of Medical Sciences: Flavanols in cocoaInternational Journal of Medical Sciences: Flavanols in cocoa
 Report on studies providing clinical evidences that flavanol may enhance brain blood flow, improve cognitive health and offer other benefits.
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The Science of ChocolateThe Science of Chocolate
 Information about history, cravings, and affects on the brain.
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The Sweet Lure of ChocolateThe Sweet Lure of Chocolate
 Information about cacao, history, production, and health effects. Includes bibliography and links to related material. Provided by the Exporatorium, a science museum in San Francisco.
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NutraIngredients.com: 'Direct Evidence' that Cocoa Benefits Heart HealthNutraIngredients.com: 'Direct Evidence' that Cocoa Benefits Heart Health
 A cocoa flavanol was shown to improve blood vessel relaxation in a study carried out by UC Davis in the United States, and sponsored by confectionery company Mars. (January 17, 2006)
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Forbes.com: Chocolate Does A Man's Heart GoodForbes.com: Chocolate Does A Man's Heart Good
 Report on a study showing that chocolate may improve the cardiovascular health of men. (December 20, 2005)
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Earthtimes.org: Chocolate -- God’s Gift to Mankind? Maybe!Earthtimes.org: Chocolate -- God’s Gift to Mankind? Maybe!
 Article outlines the health effects of flavanols contained in cocoa beans, and how the Mars chocolate company is trying to incorporate their benefits in a new brand of chocolate bars. (August 20, 2005)
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Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Chocolate for Your HealthIvanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Chocolate for Your Health
 A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that dark chocolate, rich in anti-oxidant compounds known as flavonoids, reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension. (July 19, 2005)
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Chocolate 'Fights' Tooth DecayChocolate 'Fights' Tooth Decay
 A study by researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that parts of the cocoa bean thwart mouth bacteria and tooth decay. Reported by BBC News. (August 24, 2000)
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