Any time I feel at all depressed I reach for my Dove dark chocolate... why?
2007-02-22 13:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Rosenala 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, chocolate triggers the release of chemicals in the brain which produce feelings of happiness, and also make your mood feel relaxed. The chemicals can relieve pain, and are called the body's 'natural painkiller.' This is why women having their period crave chocolate often because it counteracts the symptoms of PMS. There have also been studies that have shown that chocolate is good for the heart is small doses, as the chemicals released as a result help to keep your heart healthy.
2007-02-22 15:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark Chocolate Depression
2016-10-21 11:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate releases something called endorphins. It's elevates the level of chemical seroritin in the brain and seroritin is responsible for the feeling of happiness.
2007-02-22 14:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Vanessa Boyd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate. It may sound silly, but eating chocolate has been found to help lighten a person's mood. Chocolate helps release endorphins, which help foster improvements in well-being, as well as help relieve pain. So indulge in your favorite chocolate when you're feeling blue.
Hope this helps :-)
2007-02-22 14:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Captain Jack ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the taste will change your mood, but also the caffeine in the chocolate has an affect on your nerves to make you more alert and less depressed.
2007-02-22 14:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something to do with endorphins in the brain.
2007-02-22 13:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Machell C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS STUFF MAKES ME EXTREMELY HAPPY
2007-02-23 14:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by Katy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋