Effects Of Dark Chocolate In A Population Of Normal Weight Obese Women: A Pilot Study
| Effect | None |
| Trial Design | Cohort |
| Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
| Number of Subjects | 15 |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Range | 30-44 |
| Body Types | Overweight |
In a case control (not placebo) study of overweight women given 100g of 70% cocoa chocolate for one week noted minor changes in waist circumference and improvements in HDL cholesterol, with a fairly large decrease in IL-1Ra (an IL-1 antagonist), but no other major changes.
