NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws. Hypertension. High blood pressure, or hypertension, afflicts an estimated one in four American adults. This condition puts a strain on the heart and blood vessels and greatly increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Emerging research indicates that the endogenous cannabinoid system plays a role in regulating blood pressure, though its mechanism of action is not well understood.
A different saturated fat. Chocolate contains cocoa butter, which is high in saturated fat, yet one-third of chocolate's fat comes from stearic acid. Although it's a saturated fat, stearic acid does not raise LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) as do most other saturated fats.ver 300 naturally occurring chemicals are found in chocolate. In a study conducted by Andrew Waterhouse, chocolate was found to have potent antioxidants called phenols. These antioxidants are the same types found in red wine.
In my book, I even did a quick infusion of coconut rum and cacao nibs (hold the sugar) for an easy chocolate-coconut liqueur. If you love chocolate, you'll never get tired of playing with flavors for chocolate liqueur. You'll often see recipes for creme de cacao that call for cocoa powder.