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Posted by linkadge on August 3, 2019, at 8:07:21
This study popped up on sciencedaily.com
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190802145458.htm
It caught my eye because after adding dark chocolate to my regiment a few years back, my episodes have been less intense.
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Posted by pedr on August 4, 2019, at 10:29:06
In reply to Dark Chocolate eaters less likely to be depressed, posted by linkadge on August 3, 2019, at 8:07:21
Thanks for posting linkadge. I just bought 10x3.5oz 90% dark chocolate bars from Amazon.
One of the easier health purchases I've ever made...
Posted by pedr on August 14, 2019, at 14:14:45
In reply to Re: Dark Chocolate eaters less likely to be depressed » linkadge, posted by pedr on August 4, 2019, at 10:29:06
> Thanks for posting linkadge. I just bought 10x3.5oz 90% dark chocolate bars from Amazon.
>
> One of the easier health purchases I've ever made...Well, so far the chocolates is doing absolutely nothing -_-
Posted by linkadge on August 15, 2019, at 7:04:14
In reply to Re: Dark Chocolate eaters less likely to be depressed » pedr, posted by pedr on August 14, 2019, at 14:14:45
It may take some time, who knows...the flavonoids can accumulate in the body / brain over time.
The flavonoids are great for overall health (heart / cancer risk). I feel a mild-moderate reduction in anxiety from drinking raw organic cocoa powder. My episodes have been less severe.
Posted by pedr on August 15, 2019, at 9:42:47
In reply to Re: Dark Chocolate eaters less likely to be depressed, posted by linkadge on August 15, 2019, at 7:04:14
> It may take some time, who knows...the flavonoids can accumulate in the body / brain over time.
Maybe. I'm so TR I don't know why I thought that bloody chocolate would be strong/effective enough to help me. I must have been having a good patch when I replied.
Posted by linkadge on August 15, 2019, at 12:18:47
In reply to Re: Dark Chocolate eaters less likely to be depressed » linkadge, posted by pedr on August 15, 2019, at 9:42:47
The epicatechin in cocoa is a SNDRI and monoamine oxidase inhibitor. The beta carbolines are MAOIs. Cocoa also contains N-linoleoylethanolamide which enhances the endocannabinoid system and PEA which has similar actions to amphetamines. The flavonoids can also reduce cortisol
I have a personal stack of foods that I consume everyday, in conjunction with meds to help push me in the right direction. If my average mood is say a 5 out of 10, I'd say my daily consumption of cocoa, coffee and green tea takes me to a 6 out of 10.
Small steps. Stack them together. Baby steps.
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