Posted by linkadge on July 5, 2006, at 18:08:55
In reply to Re: Chocolate and depression » linkadge, posted by JLx on July 4, 2006, at 21:16:34
I had read that study before, but I will try to keep it in perspective.
They probably were testing regular milk chocolate which would be on average very low in any of the mentioned psychoactive compounds.
I would imagine too that much of the rush and dysphoria from milk chocolate would be from the sugar content.
I don't know if I would call it an antidepressant per se. It does have a bit of a crash, but you can time that right if you get inventive.
I certainly stand behind it as a good boost (lasting?, I don't know).
I've been on each SSRI, several TCA's, several mood stablilizers, and an MAOI, I do feel that it has mood elevating effects.
Dark Chocolate is one of the richest sources of certain antioxidants, even more so than red wine. I think people underestimate the effects of a healthy lifestyle in general on mood.
Some patents too, may be sensitive to certain ingredients. Some peoples anxiety is significantly worsened by phenylalanine for instance, but it can depend on the case I suppose.
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