Dark chocolate shows promise for blood pressure control

NCT ID NCT06820944

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and a heart disease risk marker called TMAO in men with high blood pressure. Fifty-three Thai men aged 35-70 with mild hypertension ate either dark or white chocolate daily for two weeks, then switched after a break. The goal was to see if theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, is responsible for any benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University

    Mueang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

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