Can a chocolate bar provide relaxation?
Well, Swiss researchers have found that the dark chocolate kind has shown the ability to reduce stress and tension when consumed daily. The wonder that is dark chocolate contains antioxidants and is also known to fight heart disease.
Well, Swiss researchers have found that the dark chocolate kind has shown the ability to reduce stress and tension when consumed daily. The wonder that is dark chocolate contains antioxidants and is also known to fight heart disease.
Scientists at Switzerland's Nestle Ranch Research Center (which is connected with the chocolate brand of the same name), conducted a study group with highly stressed individuals and had them eat 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate every day.
After a review of their blood and urine samples (taken once before the testing period, and at the end of the two-week study), the scientists discovered that the stress hormones catecholamine’s and cortisol dropped significantly over that time.
An excuse to eat more chocolate? We’re in!
Bon appétit!
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