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Does Chocolate Act As a Laxative?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Laura Wallace Henderson

Chocolate comes from cacao beans that grow on the Theobroma cacao plant, a tropical tree native to South America. In addition to the enticing flavor of this culinary delicacy, chocolate has certain properties that may provide health benefits, although research that supports these claims is limited.