Sense of comfort after enjoying chocolate is not just a feeling, because chocolate contains a substance that enables hundreds of chemical reactions in the brain. Substances that stimulate active serotonin in the brain which in turn will trigger a feeling of comfort. In addition, most substances contained in chocolate is theobromine which can stimulate the nervous system and the heart that makes us awake and excited. This effect can also be obtained from the caffeine in coffee or tea. Other benefits of theobromine is able to relieve cough.
Also contains phenylethylamine which helps the absorption in the brain and produce dopamine, which would lead to a feeling of joy, increase the sense of interest and can lead to feelings of falling in love. That is another reason why chocolate is often given as a gift of love.
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