Eating Five Servings of Dark Chocolate Weekly May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 21%

Dec 5, 2024, 03:40 PM

A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that consuming dark chocolate may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The research analyzed data from 192,000 men and women in the United States over more than 30 years, across three large prospective cohorts. It found that individuals who ate at least five tiny servings of dark chocolate per week had a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not consume dark chocolate. Furthermore, the benefits increased as dark chocolate consumption rose from none to five servings. The study noted that the protective effect was not observed with milk chocolate. While the findings are promising, the authors recommend that clinical trials be conducted to confirm the results and identify the mechanisms behind dark chocolate's potential benefits.