# Dark Chocolate on The No Agenda Show

Dark Chocolate comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2011 to April 2018.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** February 2011 – April 2018
- **Related topics:** [Antioxidants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antioxidants.md), [Bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacon.md), [Chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chocolate.md), [Cocoa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocoa.md), [Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [Health Study](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-study.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Flawed Dark Chocolate Health Study with Small Sample Size

- **Episode:** [1028: Roscoe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-26
- **Time:** 49:16–51:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe/chapter/flawed-dark-chocolate-health-study-with-small-sample-size.md

Mainstream media outlets reported on a Loma Linda University study claiming dark chocolate reduces stress and improves memory, but the study only involved five participants. The "n=5" sample size is highlighted as being statistically insignificant, yet the story was carried by national news organizations including ABC. The segment suggests the story may have been a native advertisement for the chocolate industry.

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### Chocolate Covered Bacon, Dark Chocolate, Health Risks

- **Episode:** [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-25
- **Time:** 1:44:41–1:46:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/chocolate-covered-bacon-dark-chocolate-health-risks.md

One of the hosts tries chocolate-covered bacon for the first time, describing the combination of 71% dark chocolate and meat. They discuss the flavor profile and joke about the potential health consequences of the snack.

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### Hershey's Chocolate Antioxidant Study

- **Episode:** [278: Pap Schmear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear.md)
- **Published:** 2011-02-13
- **Time:** 1:36:50–1:38:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear/chapter/hershey-s-chocolate-antioxidant-study.md

A study conducted by scientists at Hershey's claims that dark chocolate and cocoa powder contain more antioxidants than "superfruits" like blueberries and cranberries. The study suggests that cocoa seeds should be classified as a fruit. Media outlets have reported these findings as a scientific breakthrough, despite the study being funded and conducted by the chocolate manufacturer itself.

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