A lot of you will be VERY happy to hear the results of this study....

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25 November 2010

Chocolate reduces effect of chronic fatigue syndrome,

study finds

Researchers from the Hull York Medical School and the

University of Hull have found dark chocolate has a significant effect on

reducing the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The research, published in Nutrition Journal, found

that polyphenol rich chocolate eases the condition, with subjects noting

significant improvements to their well-being.

http://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/news_article.aspx?StoryID=437

Chocolate is known to increase neurotransmitters like

phenyl ethylamine, serotonin, and anandamide in the brain, but this is the

first time that polyphenol rich chocolate in people with CFS has been studied.

Subjects with CFS having severe fatigue of at least 10 out of 11 on Chalder

Fatigue Scale were enrolled on the pilot study. Participants were given one of

two types of chocolate, one with a high cocoa content and the other without.

Over an eight week period the volunteers consumed one type of chocolate

followed by a two week wash out period and then another eight weeks of eating

the other variety. The dark chocolate contained 85% cocoa solids with the alternative

containing none. Each individual bar weighed 15g with each volunteer expected

to eat three per day, and also told not to consume more or make changes to

their diet.

Researchers also noted the weight of subject did not significantly alter despite

consuming an extra 245 calories per day for two months.

HYMS Professor of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Professor Steve Atkin,

who led the study says: " The significance of the results is particularly

surprising because of the small number of subjects in the study. A further

study is needed to see what the effects would be on a larger group of people,

but this is potentially very encouraging news for those who suffer from Chronic

Fatigue Syndrome. "

This latest finding follows recent research also carried out at the Hull York

Medical School and the University of Hull where dark chocolate was found to

help reduce the risk of heart attacks in people with Type 2 diabetes by

increasing the amount of good cholesterol in the blood stream.

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Do you think this chocolate will be available on prescription or can one already

buy it. The most cocoa I have come across in chocolate is 70%.

Kathleen

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> 25 November 2010

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> Chocolate reduces effect of chronic fatigue syndrome, study finds

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> Researchers from the Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull

> have found dark chocolate has a significant effect on reducing the symptoms

> of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

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I think LIndt do one that's 85%? green and black do one that's 85 too, but it's

q dear

http://www.greenandblacks.com/uk/what-we-make/bars/dark-85.html

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> Do you think this chocolate will be available on prescription or can one

already buy it. The most cocoa I have come across in chocolate is 70%.

> Kathleen

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Lindt do chocolate with 85% and 90% cocoa. I can buy it at either Sainsburys or

Tescos round here.

Miriam

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> Do you think this chocolate will be available on prescription or can one

already buy it. The most cocoa I have come across in chocolate is 70%.

> Kathleen

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Co op have deals every few months here on green and blacks choc, £1 for the big

bars!!! Off course I panic buy a bit then in case of nuclear attack etc

Love Tess

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> I think LIndt do one that's 85%? green and black do one that's 85 too, but

it's q dear

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Hi Sheila, so, the feel good factor in chocholate is real! Mmm!thyroid treatment From: sheila@...Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 20:28:38 +0000Subject: A lot of you will be VERY happy to hear the results of this study....

25 November 2010

Chocolate reduces effect of chronic fatigue syndrome,

study finds

Researchers from the Hull York Medical School and the

University of Hull have found dark chocolate has a significant effect on

reducing the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The research, published in Nutrition Journal, found

that polyphenol rich chocolate eases the condition, with subjects noting

significant improvements to their well-being.

http://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/news_article.aspx?StoryID=437

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Hi, If you have a Lidl near you then their Amazonas choc is brilliant they do an 85% but I prefer the 70% for texture. it's so much cheape then the Cadbury owner Green and Black. > thyroid treatment > From: chrisjtaylor46@...> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 20:50:44 +0000> Subject: Re: A lot of you will be VERY happy to hear the results of this study....> > I think LIndt do one that's 85%? green and black do one that's 85 too, but it's q dear > > http://www.greenandblacks.com/uk/what-we-make/bars/dark-85.html> > > > > >> > Do you think this chocolate will be available on prescription or can one already buy it. The most cocoa I have come across in chocolate is 70%.> > Kathleen> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

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Unfortunately, much as I would love to be, I am not the fount of

all knowledge. When I need to find the answer to something, I use Google.

Luv - Sheila

Do you think this chocolate will be available on prescription or can one

already buy it. The most cocoa I have come across in chocolate is 70%.

Kathleen

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> Chocolate reduces effect of chronic fatigue syndrome, study finds

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