Dark chocolate: secret weapon against type 2 diabetes discovered!

Dark chocolate: secret weapon against type 2 diabetes discovered!

A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is making chocolate lovers excited! Researchers have found that eating dark chocolate may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. "Our results show that not all chocolate is created equal," says Binkai Liu, the study's lead author. While chocolate is often seen as a luxury food, the right choice can protect against diabetes-related health risks, according to the study, which analyzed data from over 192,000 participants over 30 years.

According to the analysis, people who consumed at least five servings of dark chocolate per week had a 21 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who rarely or never ate chocolate. This exciting discovery highlights the health benefits of dark chocolate, which is rich in polyphenols - phytochemicals that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. According to brisant.de, eating dark chocolate could even counteract the harmful effects of saturated fat and sugar on weight and the development of diabetes.

Study shocks with clear results

The study authors also found that consumption of milk chocolate, unlike dark chocolate, was not associated with a lower risk of diabetes. Participants who regularly ate milk chocolate had a higher risk of weight gain and diabetes, making differentiating between types of chocolate even more important. Harvard.edu report that each additional consumption of dark chocolate can further reduce the risk by 3 percent. Still, researchers warn that any consumption should be done in moderation to achieve the maximum health benefits.