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Can Chocolate Improve Endurance Sports Performance?
Chocolate is delicious. Amen.
While it is high in calories and sugar, dark chocolate in particular also contains a number of beneficial compounds that may have positive effects on exercise performance.
One of the primary compounds found in chocolate is cocoa. Cocoa is rich in a group of compounds called flavanols, which have been shown to have a number of potential health benefits. Flavanols can:
Improve blood flow, which in turn improves cardiovascular function
They are rich in antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation after exercise
They can also help improve insulin sensitivity and…
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