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flag Higher theobromine levels linked to slower aging in study of 1,669 people, but experts warn against eating more chocolate.

flag A new study of 1,669 people links higher levels of theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, to slower biological aging, as measured by DNA methylation and telomere length. flag The effect was specific to theobromine and not seen with other cocoa or coffee metabolites. flag Researchers suggest plant compounds like theobromine may influence aging through epigenetic mechanisms, but caution against increasing chocolate consumption due to its sugar and fat content. flag Further research is needed to confirm the findings and understand how the compound works in the body.

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