COSMOS Study Shows Cocoa Flavanols Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Death by 27%

#223

Not everybody has them. I do not and many ppl removed them long ago.

#224

"### What counts as “solid evidence” here?

Randomized clinical trials are the strongest design we have for this question. Two large, well-known trials in children compared amalgam vs mercury-free fillings and followed kids for years:

  • Neuropsychological outcomes: No statistically significant differences in cognitive/behavioral testing over about 5 years between amalgam and composite groups. PubMed+1
  • Kidney markers: The trials also tracked renal function/biomarkers and did not find clinically meaningful harm attributable to amalgam at the group level. PMC+1

Those trials can’t rule out very tiny effects, very rare effects, or effects in special high-risk groups—but they do strongly argue against a large, common “silent damage” signal.

What do major health/technical bodies conclude?

  • The FDA states that the majority of evidence does not show negative health effects in the general population, while also noting uncertainties and advising extra caution for certain higher-risk groups. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1
  • The EU’s scientific committee (SCENIHR) similarly concluded that existing amalgam restorations are not considered a health risk for the general population, and it advises against removal “as a preventive measure” (partly because removal can temporarily increase exposure). Public Health+1
  • The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) also affirms safety for the general population, with caveats (e.g., allergy, severe renal disease). IADR"
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#225

Well that is good to know. Thanks. I think I’ve got 5 or more left.

#226

Thanks to the good folks here, I just started drinking non-Dutch processed Ghirardelli premium baking 100% cocoa. I use a little hand held mixer to blend it in warmed whole cream or half and half and it’s delicious. I feel a better result than drinking coffee, must be because my age is rapidly reversing with each sip. I don’t add any sugar or sweetener and it still tastes great.

This is probably the best stuff I can find right off the shelf. Anyone know how it ranks?

#227

I haven’t had that one but I do know it’s a popular well reviewed brand.

Guittard is a high quality option that is easily found. Valrhona is also considered to be one of the better ones

I am just talking flavor and no idea about metals but r polyphenol levels etc.

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