There is no evidence that chocolate can cure cancer or provide significant benefits for individuals with cancer. Chocolate remains a type of candy high in fat and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation, regardless of whether a person has cancer.
1. Should Cancer Patients Eat Chocolate?
Research indicates that flavanols in cocoa beans (an ingredient in chocolate) act as antioxidants, potentially reducing cellular damage (damaged cells can lead to cancer development). However, it is unclear whether chocolate itself has any direct impact on cancer.
Some studies have examined the health benefits of chocolate, primarily by asking participants to recall how much chocolate or chocolate-based products they consumed and then comparing this to their risk of heart disease or cancer.
The results of these studies are mixed. Some suggest that eating chocolate might lower the risk of cancer, while others show no such benefits.
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There is stronger evidence supporting the idea that chocolate may help prevent heart disease. Flavanols have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve the functioning of the heart, veins, and arteries.
It is important to remember that chocolate is still candy and contains additional calories, sugar, and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation. Ultimately, we know that being overweight or obese is associated with certain types of cancer, not to mention diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. If you want to get more antioxidants, you can eat fruits and vegetables instead of consuming large amounts of chocolate.
2. Eating Chocolate with Cancer
If you still crave chocolate, consider consuming small amounts of high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. This type of chocolate may offer some cardiovascular benefits and generally contains less sugar and saturated fat compared to milk chocolate or other varieties.
Currently, there is no evidence that chocolate can cure cancer or provide significant benefits when consumed by cancer patients. Chocolate remains a type of candy that is high in fat and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation, whether or not you have cancer.
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