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.
Chocolate with Gluten Ingredients. Although chocolate itself does not contain gluten, it is often mixed with ingredients that do contain this protein. For example, a chocolate candy bar that contains a wafer or other ingredient made from wheat would definitely contain gluten, whereas a plain chocolate bar may not.Gluten-containing ingredients that may be added to chocolate bars, include pretzels and cookies.adbury also maintains a list of products that do not contain gluten. Chocolate products on this list include Cadbury Creme Eggs and Cadbury Mini Eggs. Keep in mind that both of these companies also produce products that contain gluten ingredients, so cross contamination may be an issue.