Everyone knows that black chocolate perfectly improves the mood and does not harm the figure. About the healthful properties of delicacies tells the Main with reference to the TV channel 24.

Heals the heart Regular consumption of bitter chocolate will help fight cardiovascular diseases. Studies show that cocoa reduces the risk of developing such diseases and positively affects the heart and blood vessels in general.

All because cocoa contains polyphenols and many antioxidants.

Stroke prevents Scientists for decades monitored the health of two groups of people: those who regularly used chocolate, and those who completely refused it.

Of course, the results of such studies can not be considered unambiguous. However, those who ate a lot of chocolate, have other common habits that affected the low probability of a stroke.

Helps with a cough Scientists have found that chocolate reduces cough sometimes more effectively than conventional cold cures.

They conducted a number of studies and realized that theobromine contained in cocoa reduces the activity of the vagus nerve of the brain, which causes a cough.

Making the brain work Regular use of quality chocolate improves the ability to analyze information. It also improves abstract thinking and memory.

Protection from the sun Unexpectedly, but it is in chocolate, where at least 85% of cocoa, quite enough flavonoids that protect against harmful radiation.

The effect will increase significantly if instead of chocolate there are cocoa beans. There, the concentration of useful things is much greater.