Re: Why do women find solace in chocolate?
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How it works: “Eating chocolate really is a mood elevator for some people,” says Mary F. Morrison, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia.
That’s because chocolate contains phenylethylamine — a mood-regulating chemical found naturally in the brain. And researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson say it may also boost the brain’s production of serotonin, a natural antidepressant.
What you can do: “This is a good mood booster to use in moderation,” warns R. Murali Krishna, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Oklahoma. “Try nibbling a little chocolate while you pamper yourself with something else you enjoy, like a funny movie or a good book.”
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/emotional/natural-mood-boosters-oct01