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5 Of Chocolate's Sweet Benefits Highlighted In New American Chemical Society Video

• Chocolate may improve your mood, and not just because of its delicious flavor. Chocolate contains a number of chemicals that inhibit the breakdown of the neurotransmitter anandamide - sometimes called "the molecule of bliss" - which can block feelings of pain and depression.
• Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, stimulants that can provide a burst of energy.
• According to an article from the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the naturally occurring polyphenols in cocoa - the key ingredient in chocolate - boost levels of HDL, commonly known as the "good cholesterol."
• Chocolate may reduce stroke risk in men.
• A little dark chocolate may reduce stress.

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