Are You Addicted To Chocolate? – Dr.Berg

Are you emotionally involved with chocolate?

Timestamps:
0:00 Why chocolate is easy to fall in love with
2:43 There are a lot of nutrients in chocolate that are good for you

Do you just love chocolate? There’s a reason why! Chocolate contains ingredients that give you a pleasure sensation. It has over 380 chemicals; of these, 3 mainly create the pleasure you experience when you consume it.

The first one is phenylalanine, which is one of the building blocks for dopamine, which is a mood enhancer. It also creates endorphins, chemical compounds that produce a state of euphoria. Phenylalanine can also increase noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter that helps you to feel awake.

Next is theobromine, which has a similar chemistry to caffeine. Theobromine is a stimulant that increases mental clarity, is a diuretic, and a vasodilator. The problem is, if you liver damage, perhaps a fatty liver or cirrhosis, your body can’t clear theobromine (or caffeine, for that matter) as quickly as it needs to. If you eat chocolate late in the day, it may disrupt your sleep because the stimulant stays in your body.

Third is tryptophan, which is an amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that produces a state of well being. It helps you feel calm, reduces stress, and lowers your anxiety. If you’re depressed, it will help elevate your mood. This is why people consume chocolate when they feel down.

There are a lot of nutrients in chocolate that are good for you, and as long as you’re not doing too much of it, you’ll be fine. Just don’t consume it too late in the day!

As well, never consume chocolate that’s full of sugar. Get sugar-free chocolate, but make sure the alternative sweeteners are erythritol, stevia, monk fruit, and the like. They’re low on the glycemic index.

Go ahead and indulge in some healthy chocolate!

Dr Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Chocolate brings pleasure, so it’s no wonder many of us fall in love with it!