All the good reasons to eat chocolate
Chocolate has antidepressant properties
Chocolate contains theobromine, which has a stimulating effect on the nervous system, and serotonin, a chemical mediator used in pharmacology as an antidepressant. It also contains trace elements such as magnesium, which has a regulating effect on the nervous system.
Chocolate prevents hypertension
Thanks to its richness in flavonoids, dark chocolate would indeed lower blood pressure significantly and help maintain stable blood pressure. In addition, dark chocolate would also prevent the appearance of Type 2 diabetes.
Chocolate is rich in minerals
Chocolate can fill up with minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus but also potassium, iron, zinc, or vitamins, especially group B.
Chocolate lowers cortisol, the stress hormone
Researchers have indeed shown that the daily consumption of a few squares of dark chocolate lowers the level of cortisol, the stress hormone.
Chocolate protects the heart
The flavonoids contained in cocoa and in dark chocolate play a beneficial role in the protection of cardiovascular illnesses…
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