CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Have you ever wondered why some people reach for chocolate to cheer themselves up? Well, there is real science behind it! Over 300 chemicals occur naturally in chocolate, some of which release chemical reactions in our brain called ‘neurotransmitters.’ These mimic the feelings we get when we feel happy, including a substance that raises the pulse and induces a feeling of happiness.
Mood-boosting benefits
The most commonly known neurotransmitter that gives chocolate its mood-lifting superpower is called serotonin, which is released with the help of tryptophan which is found in, you guessed it - chocolate!
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