Friday 05/Sep/2025 – 07:19 AM
A recent study, led by Professor Christian Hess from the British University of Sri University, revealed that some daily foods such as dark chocolate and tea may contribute to lowering blood pressure and improving heart health with a noticeable effectiveness, which may reach levels similar to some prescribed medications, according to the Finnd Gide.
Study: Dark chocolate and tea may reduce blood pressure effectively comparable to some medications
The study, which relied on reviewing 145 experiments, which included more than 5200 participants-showed that natural compounds are known as Flavan-3-Ols in cocoa, green and black tea, apples, grapes, and some types of berries, help reduce blood pressure at a rate of 3 mm mercury on average, and may reach 6-7 mm mercury in people with high blood pressure.
The results showed that eating about 500-600 mg per day of these compounds, which is equivalent to two cups to three cups of tea or a piece of dark chocolate or two adequate apples to achieve tangible benefits on the blood vessels, as it improves its flexibility and function, which reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The researchers pointed out that the whole foods rich in these compounds have proven more effective than nutritional supplements, thanks to the natural interaction between the various plant elements, and that the side effects were rare and light, and are often limited to some digestive disorders.
