Chocolate May Be Brain Food
Chocolate lovers rejoice. A new study hints that eating milk chocolate may boost brain function. Chocolate contains many substances that act as stimulants, such as theobromine, phenethylamine, and caffeine. These substances by themselves have previously been found to increase alertness and attention. By consuming chocolate you can get the stimulating effects, which then lead to increased mental performance.
Previous research has shown that some nutrients in food aid in glucose release and increased blood flow, which may augment cognitive performance. The current findings provide support for nutrient release via chocolate consumption to enhance cognitive performance. See Yahoo News for the full story.