Dark Chocolate Before Intense Exercise May Quickly Ease Arterial Stiffness

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Consuming dark chocolate before high-intensity resistance exercise may quickly reduce the increase in arterial stiffness that typically follows such workouts in healthy young men. This suggests a practical benefit of dark chocolate intake for maintaining better vascular flexibility immediately after intense exercise. Incorporating moderate dark chocolate consumption could support cardiovascular health by mitigating temporary exercise-induced arterial stiffness.

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Date: September 24, 2025

References

  1. Acute effect of dark chocolate intake before high-intensity resistance exercise on arterial stiffness in healthy young men. Accessed November 9, 2025
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Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Dr. Rossello is a medical doctor specializing in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. He founded PreventiveMedicineDaily.com to provide evidence-based health information supported by authoritative medical research.
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