Experimental study reveals differential autonomic cardiac control during mental stress, indicating distinct cardiovascular impacts of dark and milk chocolate.
Chocolate is a popular food that may affect the activity of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a single dose of dark or milk chocolate on ANS cardiac control during rest and mental stress induced by the Stroop test (ST).
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