{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso","description":"Can chocolate actually protect your heart or are we giving candy a health halo it doesn\u2019t deserve? Dr. Howard Sesso from Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital and Harvard Medical School joins Chuck Carroll to reveal what the landmark COSMOS trial discovered about cocoa extract, cardiovascular disease and cognition. The randomized clinical trial included more than 21,000 participants. One secondary outcome showed a 27% reduction in cardiovascular disease death among participants assigned to cocoa extract. However, the primary cardiovascular outcome did not reach statistical significance. Dr. Sesso explains what both findings mean and why the distinction matters. You\u2019ll also learn:  Whether dark or bitter chocolate is automatically healthier The difference between cocoa, cacao and cocoa flavanols Why cocoa powder and cacao nibs may be better choices Cocoa's effects on inflammation and cognition Flavan-3-ols sources and why they matter Why the findings still need to be replicated  Exam Roomie of the Week  Charles Shryock  Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee. All gifts of $20 or more receive a mention on the show. Gifts of $100 or more receive an exclusive Exam Room Podcast tote! \ud83d\ude4f Support The Exam Room Podcast &amp;amp; PCRM \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/SupportExamRoom \ud83c\udf6b COSMOS Trial \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/cosmostrial.org \ud83d\udcd7 Howard Sesso Additional Research \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/sesso-research This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle. - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated action ","author_name":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42873985\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/007fab\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206280150"}