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Experiencing hypertension? Dark chocolate, tea may help lower blood pressure, says study

Researchers found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols — found in cocoa, tea, apples, and grapes — may improve blood pressure

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If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.

Researchers from the University of Surrey, UK, found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples, and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.

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