It is noticed that a few pieces of chocolate elevate mood and help overcome depression. The fact that magnesium is contained in chocolate. and the element affects the emotional state. For example, many women are in need of chocolate during the premenstrual syndrome. There is a deficiency of magnesium in this period of the menstrual cycle causes emotional stress and mood swings.
US scientists have found a beneficial effect of chocolate on platelet adhesion. Eating small portions (about 60 grams per day) to prevent "sticking" platelets in the microvasculature and serves as a good prevention of blood clots. Normalization of platelet function contribute to the flavonoids found in chocolate - biologically active substances. Based on these properties of chocolate, American scientists recommend to include it in the daily diet of people with cardio - vascular disease for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes.
Chocolate stimulates efficiency and helps with extreme loads. It is composed of caffeine and theobromine, which are natural stimulants. These properties of chocolate used by the military, it is no coincidence included in the ration.
Caffeine in chocolate contains little, 6 times less than a cup of coffee. Therefore unreasonably say that chocolate is harmful to people with high blood pressure.
Also chocolate makes people feel good about themselves, affecting the brain. The transmission of nerve impulses in the brain affected by chemicals - transmitters. The high content of serotonin gives a person a sense of euphoria, and contained in chocolate tryptophan is the raw material for the formation of serotonin. Phenylethylamine stimulates the pleasure centers in the brain, the content of this transmitter in chocolate causes the appearance of excitement and improves the sensory perception.
Japanese scientists claim that chocolate prevents tooth decay. The shell kako beans contains antibacterial agent that prevents the formation of plaque. However, trust in the chocolate in preventing tooth decay is not necessary, it contains a lot of sugar, which destroys tooth enamel.
Of all the varieties of the greatest benefit has dark chocolate, it has more cocoa. Cocoa butter is a fat of vegetable origin, and an increase does not affect the level of cholesterol. On the contrary, stearic acid, which is part of the chocolate has for neutralizing the action of cholesterol.
It is considered that the use of a bar of chocolate a week prolongs the life of one year. Chocolate contains catechins natural antioxidant that protects cells against free radicals and prevents the development of malignant tumors.
With moderate consumption of chocolate can be very tasty medicine.