Tis the season to be coughing. And if you tend to reach for your favorite bottle of cough syrup, maybe consider chocolate instead. Yes, really.
According to a new study by British researchers, chocolate may provide real relief for intense and chronic coughing, even better than some cough remedies on the market. A naturally occurring compound called theobromine, which is found in cocoa, is believed to be a natural way to quell a cough fast.
Seriously, how awesome is that?
P.S. In Europe, chocolate may soon be labeled "health food." And, awesome news: chocolate may help lower your blood pressure!
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