Scientists found the treat stops the formation of deadly oral tumours thanks to cancer-fighting chemicals found in the cocoa used to make it.
Sweet peppers had a similar effect but a study showed no benefit from eating other vegetables, fruits or vitamins – despite their anti-cancer reputations.
It’s thought increased alcohol consumption – a major trigger – could be one factor but tobacco is also a serious risk for the disease.He underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy and is now free of the disease. Unlike heavily-processed milk chocolate, dark chocolate is rich in natural plant compounds that have anti-cancer effectsResearchers looked at everything from tea, coffee and chocolate to cooked vegetables, fresh fruit and oily fish.
But the study did not measure how much chocolate volunteers ate, only that it was a regular part of their diet.
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