European blood
09-21-2011, 05:46 AM
Scientists found that small amounts of dark chocolate may improve health in a similar way to exercise.
The researchers focused on the mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses in cells that generate energy, and discovered that a plant compound found in chocolate, called epicatechin, appeared to stimulate the same muscle response as vigorous activity.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8762449/Chocolate-as-good-for-you-as-exercise.html
The researchers focused on the mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses in cells that generate energy, and discovered that a plant compound found in chocolate, called epicatechin, appeared to stimulate the same muscle response as vigorous activity.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8762449/Chocolate-as-good-for-you-as-exercise.html