*Despite the benefits that chocolate may have, it shouldn’t be an excuse to consume it at every meal! Chocolate should be consumed only in moderation, preferably in accompaniment with a healthy diet. It should also not be used to replace the other healthy sources of flavonoids in your diet, such as grapes and blueberries.
* Avoid when you have Cold sores (Herpes) : Chocolate is a rich source of [[arginine]].
* Drug Interaction : Antidepressant Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (such as phenelzine (Nardil, Nardelzine) and tranylcypromine (Parnate) are just one category of drugs that shouldn't be consumed with excessive amounts of chocolate and other caffeinated foods. Caffeine can also interact with stimulant drugs such as Ritalin (methylphenidate), increasing their effect, or by decreasing the effect of sedative-hypnotics such as Ambien (zolpidem). Using bronchodilators with caffeinated foods and drinks can increase the chance of side effects, such as excitability, nervousness, and rapid heart beat.
== The benefits of Dark Chocolate are ==
* Contains [[resveratrol]].
* Cocoa flavanols boost memory and cognitive function by improving insulin sensitivity.
* Weight Loss : Amounts of theobromine in the body are also known to promote weight loss. Studies have shown that theobromine is one of the few natural substances which can effectively reduce eating urges and hunger pangs. It’s also known to help break down the excess fat in the body.
Theobromine is also an effective stimulant. As such, it gives you enough energy to last through the day despite controlling your urges to eat.
* [[Cough]] : Theobromine, nutrient found in chocolate helps curb coughing by relaxing the nerve that triggers coughs.
* [[Stroke]] : Researchers have discovered that the intestinal Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria breaks down chocolate and ferments it into anti-inflammatory compounds, making the dark stuff highly useful in terms of heart health. When these compounds are absorbed by the body, they lessen the inflammation of cardiovascular tissue, reducing the long-term risk of stroke
* [[Tooth Decay]] : Researchers found that teeth treated with [[theobromine]] lose about 10 percent less calcium than teeth treated with fluoride when exposed to acids.
* Cancer : Given chocolate’s rich supply of flavonoids, researchers have also investigated whether it may play a role in cancer prevention. The studies in cancer prevention are still emerging. A recent review of studies on the cancer protective properties of cocoa concluded that the evidence is limited but suggestive. More rigorous studies should be conducted on chocolates’ cancer protective role, concluded the author, because it provides ‘strong antioxidant effects in combination with a pleasurable eating experience.'
==Main Combinations==
* Overweight, fat accumulation : Cocoa beans + [[orthosiphon]] + [[Green Tea]] (or [[Mate Tea]]) + [[Green Coffee]]
==references==
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2014/march/the-precise-reason-for-the-health-benefits-of-dark-chocolate-mystery-solved.html