The doctor told about the benefits of chocolate

Chocolate, in addition to its taste, which people like regardless of age, has many benefits. About this on September 16, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by Margarita Belousova, an endocrinologist at the Sberbank Health medical company.

According to the endocrinologist, people like chocolate because of the sugar and fat content in its composition. The body reads chocolate consumption as a "reward" that triggers positive emotions and the production of hormones of happiness.: serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins.

According to the doctor, it is recommended to consume bitter chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or more and without additives to get benefits.

However, it should be remembered about the dangers of chocolate. This is especially true for people who struggle with excess weight, have a risk of developing hypertension, diabetes and other diseases.

"People who have an allergic reaction to chocolate components, such as cocoa, should stop consuming chocolate. It is also important to limit the presence of this dessert in the diet of people with gout," Belousova explained.

Earlier, on July 23, Irina Lyalina, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the State University of Education, spoke about dangerous diseases caused by chocolate. According to the biologist, the harm of chocolate, especially milk and white, is its high calorie content and the presence of sugar. She added that its excess can lead to obesity and related problems.

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