or are people pulling my leg???
2007-08-14 11:32:00 · 12 answers · asked by It's Whatever 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
chocolate releases some here just read this:
Chocolate craving as an indulgent pleasure seems to stimulate the dopamine system in the brain, and provides an enjoyable experience," he said.
"But the emotional eaters, people who eat chocolate to relieve boredom, stress or clinical depression, are looking for an opioid effect to improve their mood."
He says for them, at best chocolate only provides temporary relief.
But this is quickly followed by a return to or a worsening of their earlier negative state.
Opiate effect
Consuming sweet foods is thought to release the neurotransmitter beta-endorphin in the hypothalamus, which is said to have an opiate effect on the body.
But why the chocolate high is so transient and insufficient to sustain mood in those who eat it for emotional reasons remains unknown.
The theory that chocolate acts as an antidepressant comes from the common belief that a serotonin deficiency causes chocolate cravings, but the review has found no support for this hypothesis.
"It is true that chocolate acts on the same neurological system as serotonin," Professor Parker said.
"But you'd have to eat a truck load of chocolate before you have had the equivalent of one antidepressant tablet.
"Our review rejects any possibility that chocolate desired as a way of relieving stress or when feeling down has any antidepressant benefit."
The reveiw says stimulants such as caffeine, theobromine, tyramine and phenylethylamine, are also present in concentrations too low to have any significant psychoactive effect.
2007-08-14 11:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by NuNu 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While you're eating it you'll be happy, but not after!! Then you'll be all guilty and eat some more....And there's your vicious circle!! Then you'll be too full and REALLY miserable. But seriously, there is something in chocolate that does get your happy endorphins going. Just eat a little though. And, nowadays, Dark chocolate is actually good for you. But the REALLY dark stuff (not a Mounds Bar!) I LOVE chocolate, but not the healthy dark stuff. :)
2007-08-14 11:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel better after eating chocolate--I can be an emotional eater, I'll admit--but it's temporary at best and in no way a cure for depression.
If you are depressed, talk to a doctor.
2007-08-14 14:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be decieved! They are fooling around with you! Chocolate won't do anything for your depression. Booze is the way to go! Drink at least 7-9 beers, then gargle with some jaegermeister. Wellness will follow.
2007-08-14 11:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by mikosin357 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hell no if ur depress chocolate is not going to help
2007-08-14 11:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day will help
2007-08-14 11:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it may be a temporary "high" and the crash can get you more depressed.
2007-08-14 11:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by Lou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, chocolate makes you happy. like on the hershey's commercial they sing "happy happy, joy joy, happy happy, joy joy, happy happy, joy! joy! joy!"
2007-08-14 11:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by softball-luva21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it would help much unless you ate loads and loads.
2007-08-14 11:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by towninthemorning 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the endorphins which are released - it is true.
2007-08-14 11:35:44 · answer #10 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋