dark chocolate has health benefits

Question

eating dark chocolate gives you protection against free radicals, cardiovascular disease, may prevent cancer, and also improves cognitive function. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, increases clotting ability of blood platelets, and it decreases mental impairment.

Comments

Dark chocolate is known to have many health benefits, however it isn't something that should be enjoyed as part of ones everyday diet. It is very dense in calories and should be eaten in moderation as with anything. The article is not misleading in the fact that chocolate does indeed have benefits but the article neglects to include the fact that it should be consumed too heavily or there will be some health consequences.

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From what I have heard dark chocolate is good for you and has health benefits however the source you used is a bit iffy.

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These claims that dark chocolate has antioxidants, helps with cardiovascular health and boosts cognitive function are supported by various scientific studies I found online. In an article by the healthline they confirm that dark chocolate has a lot of antioxidants, aswell as lowering blood pressure and increasing cognitive function. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate?utm_source=chatgpt.com. It is very important to not that chocolate is high in calories and sugar so it is good in moderation.

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The claim itself, that dark chocolate has many health benefits, can be supported by a source like Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-benefits-of-having-a-healthy-relationship-with-chocolate
However, the source that was cited doesn’t appear to be reputable. The overall format of the site is not visually professional and looking at the organization, it appears to be one that focuses on developmental disabilities rather than a medical journal

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I agree with this claim that dark chocolate helps with many things such as cardiovascular disease, may prevent cancer, and also improves cognitive function.  these claims are highly supported by other studies online and can show many more benefits as well. They also site sources like Harvard Medicine to help their claim.

Answer 1

The claim that dark chocolate has numerous health benefits proves to be true. The claim used a Harvard study as their evidence, which showed the numerous different ways in which dark chocolate can be beneficial for health. It talks about the flavanols in specific, and the ways in which they do offer health benefits. It is important to note that the source sited as evidence is a popcorn blog that sells a popcorn with dark chocolate, so that could be some added incentive for them to advertise dark chocolate as healthy.

https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/good-food/dark-chocolate-health-benefits-the-good-and-the-bad-to-this-sweet-treat/2023/02

This blog provided is a blog written by a UC Davis professor, and backed up by research done in a center at UC Davis. This article accords with the benefits stated in the claim, but also highlights the negatives that the claim fails to mention. The claim directly states that dark chocolate itself is healthy, but really specific to what degree. It talks about how lots of dark chocolates are filled with added sugars, which can cause numerous health. It also talks about the heavy metals that can be found in dark chocolate, such as lead and cadmium, which can be harmful. To conclude, dark chocolate does offer some health benefits, but calling it healthy can be misleading without giving more context.

Answer 2

The claim that dark chocolate has health benefits is true. The article takes the point of view that while chocolate is known for being a dessert, it actually has healthy properties. Its main points of evidence are cited from a Harvard study, which is very trustworthy. When looking for other support from this claim, I found an article from hopkinsmedicine.org which shares the same findings. The number one benefit of dark chocolate's properties seems to be increased heart health, as well as an improved immune system.

https://www.popcornforthepeople.com/blogs/blog/dark-chocolate-health-benefits?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyfe4BhAWEiwAkIL8sARX5ELuJqPL1WAgB2Nqjli3baBFzYsFJGvYyjy1FH0KdRAbP9jkTBoCYZoQAvD_BwE

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-benefits-of-having-a-healthy-relationship-with-chocolate