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Scientists Find Dark Chocolate Ingredient that Slows Aging

Researchers found higher blood theobromine levels in about 1,600 adults linked to slower biological aging measured by DNA methylation and telomere length markers.

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Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between dark chocolate and slower aging. A natural cocoa compound called theobromine was found in higher levels among people who appeared biologically younger than their real age.

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A chemical present in black chocolate could slow biological aging, according to research at King's College in London, UK.

Scientists have found that theobromine, which is found in dark chocolate and coffee, protects DNA from aging and preserves the length of the body cells. The benefits of cocoa for cell youth TSN.ua (news 1+1).

Researchers at King’s College London identified a possible link between theobromine, a natural compound present in black chocolate, and a slower biological ageing, based on molecular data from over 1,600 participants, writes SciTechDaily. The study correlates the levels of theobromine with younger biological markers The study analyzed the levels of theobromine in blood and found that people with higher concentrations present a biological age les…

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Mediafax broke the news in on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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