It contains magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, copper, zinc, and iron, as well as caffeine, theobromine, anandamide, phenylethylamine, and theophylline. Chocolate causes the release of endorphins, produced in the brain and spinal cord, improving mood and relieving pain. It induces a feeling of satiety and helps you achieve better results in endurance tests. Consuming up to 100 g of chocolate per week may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
