Chocolate lovers associate its use with pleasure and enjoyment. However, such a product is not only remarkable for its delicious taste. For several centuries, chocolate has been credited with the opportunity to cheer up, eliminate a sense of anxiety, give vitality. These and some other unique properties have been confirmed in studies conducted by modern scientists.
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Chocolate is a hormone of joy and happiness
Chocolate has the ability to increase the production of the hormone of happiness - serotonin. There is a version that the lack of the latter in the human body can affect the development of depression. Another hormone of happiness and joy - endorphin - eliminates psychological stress and pain in the muscles.
Endorphin acts like narcotic drugs - opiates.
Helps reduce stress and the presence of sugar in a chocolate bar. However, it should be remembered that this product should be consumed in moderation. Scientists recommend eating high-quality chocolate, the production of which used a lot of cocoa beans. In a low-quality product, there are too many saturated fats and sugars that harm the figure. Instead of milk, it is better to use dark chocolate, as it delivers impulses to the brain faster.