Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Adriana Buitrago-López · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Jean Sanderson · University of Cambridge

Laura Johnson · University of Cambridge

Samantha Warnakula · University of Cambridge

Angela Wood · University of Cambridge

Emanuele Di Angelantonio · University of Cambridge

Oscar H. Franco ·

Abstract

Based on observational evidence, levels of chocolate consumption seem to be associated with a substantial reduction in the risk of cardiometabolic disorders. Further experimental studies are required to confirm a potentially beneficial effect of chocolate consumption.

Topics & Keywords

Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 343, Issue aug26 1, pp. d4488-d4488

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.d4488

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