Resveratrol, red wine compound linked to health, also found in dark chocolate…
Resveratrol, the antioxidant compound found in red wine, has been found in dark chocolate and cocoa powder. Of known sources, dark chocolate and cocoa are second only to red wine in resveratrol concentration. Resveratrol gained notoriety as the potential compound responsible for the “French Paradox” — the French eat a high fat diet like Americans yet have much lower rates of cardiovascular disease. Studies in animals link resveratrol to numerous health benefits, including insulin sensitivity, neuroprotective effects and even increased in longevity.
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