2006-07-12 08:05:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it releases the exact same endorphines that are released during sex. So if someone is in the mood and isn't getting any they may crave chocolate
2006-07-12 08:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Coxie Megan 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Chocolate has a lot of psychoactive substances. Other than sugar and caffeine, I don't think it's yet been proven whether or not they have these other chemicals in sufficient quantity to cause significant mental changes, but it's certainly popularly regarded that chocolate does.
From Wikipedia:
Sugar - Chocolate bars (as opposed to cocoa) contain large amounts of sugar.
Caffeine - The chemical present in coffee and tea.
Theobromine - Various theobromines are present.
Anandamide - An endogenous cannabinoid which is also naturally produced in the Human brain.
Tryptophan - An essential amino acid that is a precursor to Serotonin an important neurotransmitter involved in regulating moods.
Phenylethylamine - An endogenous amphetamine which is also naturally produced in the Human brain. Often described as a 'love chemical'.
2006-07-12 08:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by Try Thinking For Yourselves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know the exact answer but it stimulates the brain to release a chemical which is that same chemical it releases during sex.
2006-07-12 08:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by J. P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chocolate is a stimulant and has some levels of caffeine as well
it is a mood elevater if you consume in high quantities
2006-07-12 22:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by crispey_honey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate makes your brain release Serotonin, a hormone that makes you feel really good.
2006-07-12 12:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by winkel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes the brain release the "happy hormone" and u instantly feel better.
2006-07-12 10:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has caffeine and other chemicals that help your mood. Plus sugar and it tastes good
2006-07-12 08:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by satanorsanta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it mimics seratonin and an increased seratonin leads to increased dopamine etc. and that makes you feel better
2006-07-12 08:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHOCOLATE is a caffine type stimilant and its SEXY !
2006-07-12 09:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by LELAND STANFORD PHD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the caffien that does it
2006-07-12 08:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋