Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%
December 9, 2024 | Source: SciTech Daily
Dark chocolate consumption may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21%, while milk chocolate does not show similar benefits, according to a Harvard study.
A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that consuming dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, may be linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
“Our findings suggest that not all chocolate is created equal,” said lead author Binkai Liu, doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition. “For anyone who loves chocolate, this is a reminder that making small choices, like choosing dark chocolate over milk chocolate, can make a positive difference to their health.”
The study will be published online Dec. 4 in The BMJ.
There is an existing body of research on the relationship between chocolate and T2D but findings have been inconsistent, and few studies have differentiated between chocolate subtypes (dark versus milk).