Expert in nutrition Barbara Sardina told about the benefits of chocolate in an interview with radio Sputnik.
According to her, this product is one of the richest sources of antioxidants. The expert noted that chocolate has a positive effect on the immune system. “For example, flavonoids. These powerful antioxidants have a beneficial effect on blood clotting, protect us from free radicals,” explained Sardina.
At the same time the expert noted that chocolate’s high sugar content, which often overshadows the benefits of the product. He said that currently there are solutions that allow to reduce the loss of flavonoids.
Zarodina recommended to consume dark chocolate because it has the greatest quantity of cocoa beans. While the white chocolate according to him, stripped of all the useful properties.
In April 2018 American scientists have found that eating small portions of dark chocolate every day can improve eyesight. The main role of flavonols — organic compounds containing multiple aromatic rings. The researchers explained this by the fact that flavonols increase blood flow to the retina or visual cortex of the cerebral hemispheres.
