Dark chocolate stimulates the brain and increases attention

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Extract from the article: Chocolate is excellent for concentration, according to the results of a study published in the medical journal NeuroRegulation. It also lowers blood pressure.

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Chocolate is excellent for concentration, according to the results of a study published in the medical journal NeuroRegulation. It also lowers blood pressure.

The virtues of dark chocolate are no longer a secret. Known for its vasodilator properties, it lowers blood pressure over the long term by dilating blood vessels.  But according to a new study conducted by a team at the University of Arizona, it also contains powerful stimulants capable of increasing the brain's attention span. Eating dark chocolate helps to keep the brain healthy and maintain mental capacity. Chocolate is therefore the ideal ally to combat mid-day energy slumps. What's more, the study highlighted another interesting component of this food: theanine. This amino acid is a truly fascinating product that lowers blood pressure and produces what we call alpha waves in the brain, which are calm and peaceful.  While further studies are needed to validate the health benefits of 60% chocolate on hypertension, the results of this research are encouraging. The chemical elements present in cocoa allow blood vessels to “relax”. As a result, blood circulates more easily, leading to a reduction in blood pressure. 

William O.