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These compounds have been shown to reduce inflammation and improve heart health.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">But be cautious if you&#8217;re tempted to raid the candy aisle: While it seems to be beneficial, the impact of chocolate on day-to-day health isn&#8217;t clear.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">And the researchers aren&#8217;t ready to offer recommendations about exactly how much chocolate &#8212; and what type &#8212; provides benefits that outweigh its unhealthy effects.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Whatever the case, &#8220;when balancing the benefits and risks,&#8221; said study lead author Xiaochen Lin, users &#8220;shouldn&#8217;t ignore the calories and sugar that may come with chocolate.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;But be cautious if you&#8217;re tempted to raid the candy aisle: While it seems to be beneficial, the impact of chocolate on day-to-day health isn&#8217;t clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"source\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=198853\">http:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=198853<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate continues to be a contentious food item into modern times, as research of the food remains inconclusive on whether or not it provides dietary health benefits. 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