@carbcounter You know this post was entirely tongue-in cheek, don't you? While I'd love the theoretical scenario of replacing my beta blocker with chocolate, I know that it wouldn't be good for me and it wouldn't even be possible. I'd have all kinds of side effects from all that chocolate, including heartburn, other GI side effects, probably more cardiac arrhythmias from the caffeine and other components in the chocolate, not to mention weight gain and all kinds of effects I work hard to avoid. But it's a fun idea, and I think it's even possible that a small amount of dark chocolate once in a while could be beneficial. I prefer the milk chocolate for taste, preferably something with brickel or butter toffee bits, but those probably would be in the category of "not beneficial" or even harmful. I know the dark chocolate is recommended for the maximum beneficial effects of chocolate.