Chocolate In Pregnancy Can Reduce The Risk Of Pre-eclampsia.
A Yale research study published in the May issue of Epidemiology, brings a good news for many women. It says that chocolate consumption may be good in pregnancy as it reduces the risk of preeclampsia. It can be mentioned that preeclampsia is a serious complication among pregnant women as it resolved only by delivering the child immediately.
Preeclampsia occurs when a pregnant women’s blood pressure skyrockets and protein spills into the urine. The condition shares many of the same characteristics as heart disease and hypertension. It affects 3 percent to 8 percent of pregnancies.
Chocolate, that carries a chemical called theobromine, is a natural blood vessel dilator and muscle relaxer. The Yale study includes more than 2,000 women during their first and third trimesters and later analyzed umbilical cord blood to determine the levels of theobromine. The results show that the women who ate most chocolate, have recorded a lower risk of Preeclampsia. Study author Elizabeth W. Triche hypothesized that Theobromine may improve circulation in the placenta and reduce damage caused by having low antioxidant levels.
Source: philly.com
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