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CHOCOLATE really does make middle-aged women happier, a study suggests.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having it every day for eight weeks was found to reduce feelings of negativity, depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n

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Antioxidant flavanols in cocoa beans may prevent cell damage, which disrupts hormones and brain signals, the researchers say.<\/p>\n

Flavanols are most concentrated in the darker varieties of cocoa that is used to make chocolate. <\/p>\n

In the study, 60 healthy women aged between 40 and 60 were given either a chocolate drink or one which tasted the same but contained no cocoa.<\/p>\n

After two months, the cocoa drinkers scored better on a mood scale.<\/p>\n

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They also said their friendliness and energy was boosted. <\/p>\n

Researcher Professor Masakazu Terauchi said: \u201cOur results suggest in middle-aged women, cacao extract reduces depression, fatigue and anxiety and improves positive mood.<\/p>\n

\u201cCacao flavanols may be a useful food that can improve middle-aged women\u2019s mood.\u201d<\/p>\n

The study, by Tokyo Medical and Dental University, was paid for by a Japanese chocolate brand.<\/p>\n

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