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Chocolate 'Fights' Tooth Decay A study by researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that parts of the cocoa bean thwart mouth bacteria and tooth decay. Reported by BBC News. Chocolate - Melting the Myths Includes history, list of pharmacologically active ingredients, and information about the chemistry involved. Provided by the Royal Society of Chemistry, an independent scientific organization in Britain. Chocolate Information Center Source of chocolate and health information for researchers, health professionals, and health communicators. Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate Summary of available information about history, cravings, and effects on the nervous system. Links to references. Earthtimes.org: Chocolate -- Gods Gift to Mankind? Maybe! Article outlines the health effects of flavanols contained in cocoa beans, and how the Mars chocolate company is trying to incorporate their benefits in a new brand of chocolate bars. Forbes.com: A Little Dark Chocolate Does a Heart Good Study by a team at the University Hospital in Zurich finds that dark chocolate consumption may have beneficial effects on the arteries of smokers. Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Chocolate for Your Health A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that dark chocolate, rich in anti-oxidant compounds known as flavonoids, reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension. NutraIngredients.com: 'Direct Evidence' that Cocoa Benefits Heart Health A cocoa flavanol was shown to improve blood vessel relaxation in a study carried out by UC Davis in the United States, and sponsored by confectionery company Mars. Prescription-strength Chocolate Report about research studies by Daniele Piomelli and Adam Drewnowski on the effects of chocolate on the brain. The Science of Chocolate Information about history, cravings, and affects on the brain. The Sweet Lure of Chocolate Information about cacao, history, production, and health effects. Includes bibliography and links to related material. Provided by the Exporatorium, a science museum in San Francisco.

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