Question

How can dark chocolate improve brain function?

Answer 1

Intake of dark chocolate boosts mood, protects the brain, improves memory and focus and many more. We discuss some points how does chocolate can improve the brain function.

• Intake of dark chocolate can increase the production of endorphins, which is a chemical for good feeling . the endorphins binds with the receptors opiate present in the brain and stimulate the feelings of euphoria. Euphoria means state of intense excitement and happiness.
• Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids which can improve the blood flow in the brain in young and old alike. Due to the improvement of the blood flow in the brain the working memory speed is improved by 30%.
• Caffeine is a chemical present in chocolate which also known as a brain booster that in low doses which improve the memory , mood ,concentration . Hershey's cocoa powder contains 48 mg caffeine per ounce. Green tea also contain 25mg per 8 ounces.
• Dark chocolate also have substantial amount of magnesium which reduces stress by suppressing the stress hormone cortisol.
• Dark chocolates have a powerful antioxidants which help to reduce the risk of dementia. Also this antioxidants protect the brain from free radical damage.

So to get maximum benefit forebrain you have to to intake Dark chocolate. The dark chocolate have more things in compared to milk chocolate which is good for brain like , flavonoids, antioxidants , caffeine , magnesium etc .