study showed that 40 grams of dark chocolate per day reduces the urinary excretion of the stress hormone cortisol and it almost normalizes the stress related differences in energy metabolism and gut microbial activities between participants with low and high anxiety traits. Already after one week metabolic changes were evident in the metabolic profiles of participants compared to the baseline analyses. This became more significant after two weeks of dark chocolate at 40 grams per day. The metabolic changes in both endogenous and gut microbial metabolism were evident.
The carbohydrates in chocolate increase neurotransmitters, such as: serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine, which alleviate depression, and give general feelings of well-being. Cocoa also contains M A O inhibitors (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) which help prolong the benefits of neurotransmitters. Cocoa also raises endorphins, which increase pleasure and lessen pain.
The vitamins found in cocoa are:
- Vitamins B1,2,3,5, and 11 which, in conjunction with other vitamins, help release energy from food, and aid the formation of the body's defenses.
- Vitamin D which helps the uptake of calcium and phosphorus, good for teeth and bones.
- Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, helps build muscle, and promotes the production of red blood cells, and protects cell walls.
Most of the studies concluded that the chocolate’s advantages on mood are thought to be short-lived, a momentary band-aid to a bigger difficulty. While chocolate may lift up your mood at first, it rapidly wears off. So, be careful to increase your dose to get the better anti-depressant effect. Otherwise, the positive influence of this “happy food” can be converted for the significant harm to your health.
Chocolate against Stress and Depression
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