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Despite possible upside, cocoa carries risks and won't overcome bad health habits, expert says
Bloomberg Businessweek
March 24, 2011
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/651201.html
(HealthDay News) -- If you can handle the fat and calories, there may be a health benefit to enjoying dark chocolate on occasion. New research suggests that the cocoa ingredient may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels while preventing diabetes and improving the health of blood vessels.
So why not chow down on a candy bar or two every day? Here's the rub: Scientists aren't sure whether the downsides of cocoa consumption -- such as potential obesity -- could outweigh the benefits.