Abstract
Chocolate is a highly popular food item in Western societies. However, there has been heavy criticism regarding chocolate consumption due to its high sugar and fat content, as well as its “addictive” nature. Persons can consume well over the suggested serving size for chocolate without being conscious of the fact. Researchers have attempted to find some positive characteristics of chocolate, so as to teach the public how to best consume this food while gaining some health benefits. In recent years, chocolate has been associated with lowering blood pressure as well as other beneficial side effects associated with heart disease. The following is a systematic review of recent articles and studies, which aim to show the association between chocolate consumption and various health risks and benefits related to cardiovascular disease. The results of these studies vary but overwhelmingly support the finding that chocolate consumption has beneficial effects on blood pressure, vasodilation, and other factors related to cardiovascular disease.
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