Scientists have conducted a new study and disproved the old myth about chocolate. It turns out that it is useless to fight depression, according to the online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net It has long been known that depressed people tend to eat a lot more sweets, especially chocolate. Their confidence was previously reinforced by the myth about the benefits of this sweet to cheer up.. Scientists even calculated that on average a depressed person eats 12 chocolates a month, while in a normal mood - only about 5.. The difference is almost 2.5 times. However, there is no benefit for patients.

The head of the research team explained that chocolate does not affect depression in any way, and its “magic” effect is confused with ordinary chemical processes.. Good chocolate is made from cocoa beans that contain caffeine, and most often sweets contain sugar..

These components are responsible for a short-term mood boost due to the breakdown of glucose and the release of energy from caffeine.. However, chocolate has no therapeutic effect on depressed people.. Doctors recommend that if you find symptoms of this disorder in yourself, do not self-medicate, but contact specialists..

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