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February 2020 PMID 30805697

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

Jakub Morze, Carolina Schwedhelm, Aleksander Bencic, Georg Hoffmann, Heiner Boeing, Katarzyna Przybylowicz, Lukas Schwingshackl

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The overall tone reflects cautious optimism, with participants referencing specific studies and mentioning potential health benefits, such as 'chocolate might have a small inverse association with heart disease.' Words like 'not bad for you' and mentions of the research's credibility indicate an appreciable level of engagement and moderate enthusiasm about the article’s implications. The tone is generally analytical rather than dismissive or overly excited, emphasizing nuanced interpretations of the evidence provided.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, suggesting limited controversy and some support for the idea that chocolate might have health benefits.

InterestModerate interest

Interest appears moderate, with posts referencing specific studies and mentioning the potential health implications, but not expressing strong curiosity or skepticism.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often quote or summarize the research, indicating a willingness to analyze and discuss the findings in detail.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to recognize the publication's significance in the field of health and diet, noting potential influences on dietary choices and perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • This review found that eating chocolate doesn't seem to increase the risk of most chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, or diabetes, but there is some evidence that it might slightly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
  • The evidence quality was generally rated as very low or low, meaning we can't be very certain about these findings.
  • Overall, chocolate consumption isn't strongly linked to most chronic diseases, but due to limited and low-quality evidence, more research is needed to confirm any potential protective effects.]
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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

Not bad for you

Feb 28, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 3,520 followers View post →
TheFrenchEpidemiologist
@frenchepidemio · X

La relation non linéaire était significative mais une analyse de dose-réponse linéaire ne l'était pas pour le diabète de type 2 (A), les arrêts cardiaques (D) https://t.co/9kkfLvz3kX Ces revues de la littérature portent sur des études observationnelles https://t.co/7ky85Kyamn

Apr 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 15,144 followers View post →
Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

https://t.co/VYJA3U4YFE El consumo de chocolate no está relacionado con el riesgo de varias enfermedades crónicas, pero podría tener una pequeña asociación inversa con la cardiopatía coronaria y el accidente cerebrovascular.

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 14,102 followers View post →
Jun Fuse＠循環器内科医
@jfuse0320 · X

https://t.co/b61aPDw992 Eur J Nutr. 2019 Feb 25. Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. チョコレート10g/d増える毎に冠動脈疾患リスク4%↓,脳卒中リスク10%↓. 心不全,糖尿病のリスクには関連しない.

Apr 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (2019) https://t.co/jjsOtFmB4R

Jun 26, 2022 · 1 like · 42,489 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (2020) https://t.co/SThVus9Gjo

Jan 31, 2022 · 1 like · 42,489 followers View post →

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TheFrenchEpidemiologist
@frenchepidemio · X

On a ces relations en forme de U Ren et al. 2019 https://t.co/XBpCtcUQs7 Morze et al. 2020 https://t.co/9kkfLvz3kX Zhao et al. 2022 https://t.co/mMZnavSoIa Des chercheurs ont testé l'effet d'une supplémentation en flavanol, les composés d'intérêt du chocolat https://t.co/F2l1gv4SF4

Apr 1, 2024 · 1 like · 15,144 followers View post →
Dagfinn Aune
@AuneDagfinn · X

@ScepticalDoctor @ggkuhnle Borderline inverse association for chocolate and diabetes in this meta-analysis https://t.co/hf3ixQi5Cj

Nov 28, 2023 · 818 followers View post →
Dagfinn Aune
@AuneDagfinn · X

@MaritKolby @ChristofferBN Confectionery is mainly defined as chocolate/candy bars in this study though and looking at a meta-analysis on chocolate and DM2 there’s no association https://t.co/hf3ixQiDrR

May 24, 2023 · 1 like · 818 followers View post →
TheFrenchEpidemiologist
@frenchepidemio · X

La relation non linéaire était significative mais une analyse de dose-réponse linéaire ne l'était pas pour le diabète de type 2 (A), les arrêts cardiaques (D) https://t.co/9kkfLvz3kX Ces revues de la littérature portent sur des études observationnelles https://t.co/7ky85Kyamn

Apr 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 15,144 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (2019) https://t.co/jjsOtFmB4R

Jun 26, 2022 · 1 like · 42,489 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (2020) https://t.co/SThVus9Gjo

Jan 31, 2022 · 1 like · 42,489 followers View post →
Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

https://t.co/VYJA3U4YFE El consumo de chocolate no está relacionado con el riesgo de varias enfermedades crónicas, pero podría tener una pequeña asociación inversa con la cardiopatía coronaria y el accidente cerebrovascular.

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 14,102 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

@BoelBrynedal Sammanställningar: https://t.co/cjJ2o6f0Ai och https://t.co/RaIhqI4vLL

Mar 16, 2021 · 7,881 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @FOOD_XERCISE_MD: A #SysRev & #metaanalysis by Morze et al. 2020 reported that consuming about 10 g of #chocolate daily may “...have a s…

Mar 14, 2021 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
ANITA LWANGA MD FACP
@LwangaMD · X

A #SysRev & #metaanalysis by Morze et al. 2020 reported that consuming about 10 g of #chocolate daily may “...have a small inverse association with coronary #heartdisease and #stroke.” The findings were limited by low or very low quality of evidence. 10.1007/s00394-019-01914-9

Mar 14, 2021 · 1 share · 974 followers View post →
Documents Delivered, LLC
@DocsDel · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/Slj2RZAi3r

Dec 29, 2020 · 177 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DrPalmquist: Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis | SpringerLink https://t.co/Jcm…

Dec 26, 2020 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis | SpringerLink https://t.co/JcmfFLQOUo

Dec 26, 2020 · 1 share · 3,171 followers View post →
Jun Fuse＠循環器内科医
@jfuse0320 · X

@KazzKomi 35試験の介入群の摂取量はココア製品1日1.4～105g/日（flavanols30～1218mg（平均=670mg））です。ばらつき大きいですね苦笑 https://t.co/xZUJps1EYT HTではないのですが、こちらの研究ではDM、冠動脈疾患、脳卒中、心不全のリスク軽減にはチョコ10g/日くらいが良さそうです。

Jun 16, 2020 · 994 followers View post →
UEL_PublicHealth
@UELPublichealth · X

RT @PublicHealthLit: Chocolate and risk of chronic disease:systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/veTfXaQZeQ

Feb 15, 2020 · 1 share · 67 followers View post →
Public Health Lit
@PublicHealthLit · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease:systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/veTfXaQZeQ

Feb 14, 2020 · 1 share · 3,967 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @jfuse0320: https://t.co/b61aPDw992 Eur J Nutr. 2019 Feb 25. Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-respon…

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
Jun Fuse＠循環器内科医
@jfuse0320 · X

https://t.co/b61aPDw992 Eur J Nutr. 2019 Feb 25. Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. チョコレート10g/d増える毎に冠動脈疾患リスク4%↓,脳卒中リスク10%↓. 心不全,糖尿病のリスクには関連しない.

Apr 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
Bader alshatti Ms
@alshatti_fit · X

يقول التحليل الجديد، ان الدارك جوكلت له فوائد طفيفة على صحة القلب والأوعية الدموية. يتم جمع جميع أنواع الدارك جوكلت معًا (milk vs. dark) ، لذلك قد يقلل هذا التحليل من الفوائد الصحية للدارك جوكلت مع 80٪ . https://t.co/cOO0zWuVAm

Mar 20, 2019 · 9,845 followers View post →
Sean C. Lucan, MD
@SeanLucan · X

#chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/9m5M1hnR8q From the first taste, concerns about #evidence credibility seem to melt away, no? #cardiovascular #health https://t.co/SA4ppN69dk

Mar 14, 2019 · 1,495 followers View post →
Jamie Matu
@JamieMatu · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/oKU4PF5jYv

Mar 4, 2019 · 1 share · 813 followers View post →
Jose Antonio PhD
@JoseAntonioPhD · X

RT @ExphysPhD: Not bad for you

Feb 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 22,234 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @JuhanaHarju: Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/IShfZPxsWG via @ac…

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
Juhana Harju
@JuhanaHarju · X

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis https://t.co/IShfZPxsWG via @academia

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 share · 1,691 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @ExphysPhD: Not bad for you

Feb 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,704 followers View post →
Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

Not bad for you

Feb 28, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 3,520 followers View post →