Chocolate is one of the most loved food items. Not only kids but Adults also loves to eat chocolate. At the present time people also gift chocolate in place of sweets. It is common that parents to warn children about having chocolate because it is negative effects on Skin but Chocolate also has various health benefits. No matter how you enjoy it — as a candy bar, in a hot drink, drizzled over ice cream. Chocolate contains some important minerals, including iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and phosphorus. In your body, these minerals are used to support factors such as immunity (zinc), can help keep your bones and teeth healthy (phosphorus), and contribute to better sleep quality. Here are various health benefits of Chocolate.

Good for the nervous system: Chocolate contains vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids, It consists of components like catechins, epicatechin, and providing, which prevent the brain and nervous system from aging with age.

Heart health: Flavonoids, such as epicatechin and gallic acid, keep the heart healthy, especially against age and stress. In spite of being a saturated fatty acid found in cocoa, stearic acid it does not increase cholesterol levels and is also helpful in reducing the chances of a heart attack. The antioxidant properties of flavonoids also protect the heart against the damage caused by free radicals.

To fight Depression: Cocoa contains caffeine (though not as much as coffee) which is an alkaloid, theobromine and phenylethylamine all stimulants in nature. It helps to improve mood and reduces depression.

Controlling high blood pressure: Chocolate contains components that result in increased nitric oxide levels in the blood. Along with this, it helps in maintaining proper blood pressure.

Lower cholesterol: It helps to decrease the level of cholesterol, also known as "bad fat." In fact, according to the researchers' study, chocolate containing plant sterols (PS) and cocoa flavanols (CF) had no effect on cholesterol levels. Consuming chocolate is associated with a lower risk of suffering from a stroke.

Cancer prevention: Flavonoids present in cocoa have anti-cancer properties. They help to prevent cancer cells from growing.

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