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Written by Monica Gullon and Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.
When you ditch milk chocolate for dark, you get a lot more flavonoids—antioxidants that can help reduce the inflammation of blood platelets. Dark chocolate also contains oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. An Italian study found that a small piece (.23 ounces) per day significantly reduced the inflammation that leads to cardiovascular disease.
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