NOT Milk Chocolate

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Recently, I read that milk (calcium?) blocks the beneficial effects of
chocolate (polyphenols?).

???

Susan, Su_Texas my opinions

Where did you read that?!?

r

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Quoted message said:

Recently, I read that milk (calcium?) blocks the beneficial effects of
chocolate (polyphenols?).

???

Susan, Su_Texas my opinions

FWIW, I found this article.

http://www.ivillage.com/food/celebrate/vday/articles/0,,240591_49102,00.html?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=2

"...What is still not known is whether the polyphenols in
chocolate can be absorbed by the body. Those studies are
still preliminary and ongoing...."

r
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Quoted message said:

Recently, I read that milk (calcium?) blocks the beneficial effects of
chocolate (polyphenols?).

???

Susan, Su_Texas my opinions

Actually, it's the other way around. Chocolate contains a substance, phytic
acid, that somewhat inhibits the absorption of calcium. So, chocolate milk
is less nutritious than plain, especially for children, who need high
calcium intake for the development of bones and teeth.

--Rich