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Dark chocolate may ease the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
18 January 2011
Dark chocolate may ease the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, according to new research.
Dark chocolate is rich in chemicals known to increase signals carried around the brain but this is thought to be the first time that it has been found to help symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Researchers from the University of Hull and the York Medical School tested a group of patients with a severe form of the disease, according to Nutrition Journal.
They ate dark chocolate for eight weeks, followed by a break and then another variety with little cocoa but which tasted the same.
They were asked to eat 15 grams three times a day and not make any other changes to their diet. They reported significant improvement in their wellbeing.
Prof Steve Atkin who led the study says: "This is potentially very encouraging news for those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome."
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