Dark chocolate can protect the skin against the ageing effects of the sun, says a new research.
According to scientists, who carried out the study at European Dermatology London, a private Harley St skin clinic, a daily portion of choco bar might also lower the risk of skin cancer.
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In the research, scientists found that participants who ate flavanol-rich chocolate could tolerate more wrinkle-causing UV light on their skin than those who ate a lower-flavanol chocolate.
The researchers said: "The main mechanism is likely to be the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. But conventional chocolate had no such effect."
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Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
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Health concerns of Ultra Violet Radiation in humans need to be clearly understood to protect oneself from prolonged exposures to solar radiation. Section explains effects of UV radiation on human body.
Health concerns of Ultra Violet Radiation in humans need to be clearly understood to protect oneself from prolonged exposures to solar radiation. Section explains effects of UV radiation on human body.
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Abbott, the US drug multinational, has announced the introduction of three new flavors of ZonePerfect® Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars.
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