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Guess what, chocolate is healthy. Well, that is only partially true, but at least we got your attention. The raw cacao bean increases nitric oxide and is loaded with antioxidants. Cacao can lower blood pressure and markers of inflammation. Unfortunately, chocolate is loaded with sugar. Save it for special occasions and skip the milk chocolate.
As mentioned earlier, nitric oxide widens blood vessels to improve circulation and reduce blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 US adults have high blood pressure[6], so this side effect may be desirable.