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Monday, 3 September, 2001, 14:07 GMT 15:07 UK

Chocolate good for the heart

There is good news for chocoholics - they may have a healthier heart. A study, funded by a confectionary maker, has found that a key component of chocolate thins the blood, in much the same way as aspirin. However, chocolate lovers are being warned to be sceptical about such claims.
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Chocolate's double-edged health message (03 Sep 01 | Glasgow 2001)


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