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Cocoa has been shown to have several cardioprotective mechanisms which are like those found in several other flavonoid rich foods and beverages including red wine and green tea. It has also been shown that these flavonoid-rich foods have an anti-carcinogenic action in vitro and in animal models, this has been supported by some, but not all epidemiological data. http://2healthylifestyles.com/alternative/ Non-apoptotic death has been seen in both colon and breast cancer cell lines that have been introduced to cocoa polyphenols during in vitro studies, this has been preliminary evidence. The exact anti-cancer mechanisms are not currently understood at this time, even though enzymes that were involved in polyamine biosynthesis have been affected. Studies on animals have shown that cacao liquor extract may assist in defending against cancer of the liver and pancreas, but no evidence of this has been seen in human studies. Take a look at: http://2healthylifestyles.com/alternative/ Population studies have shown an increased risk of breast cancer, colorectal cancer and gastric cancer in those who have a high intake of sweets such as chocolate. A controlled case study in Africa showed an increased risk of bladder cancer among those who ate a lot of cocoa products, but a study in Italy found no correlation. The majority of these studies did not look specifically at dark chocolate and any relationship to humans should be more closely looked at in future studies. http://2healthylifestyles.com/alternative/ The consumption of dark chocolate, even though it is clear that it does not raise serum cholesterol, blood pressure or induce LDL oxidation, should be considered carefully because it is not sure if it affects any of these things in a favorable manor. Studies showing significant improvement have used much greater amounts of chocolate than those who did not show favorable results. This indicates that to get any significant effects from dark chocolate you would need to eat at least 100 grams each day this would add 530 calories to your diet daily. Unless the subject could cut calories in some other way, this kind of increase would lead to significant weight gain, overweight and obesity. Thank you, http://2healthylifestyles.com/alternative/
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