Saad News: Through studies and experiments conducted on a particular type of chocolate, researchers have concluded that consuming this chocolate improves the condition of the digestive system and intestines.
According to the family magazine service of Saad News, you probably know that different foods have various effects on the body. Recently, studies have been conducted showing that there is a type of chocolate that, once consumed, can improve your mood. In other words, after eating chocolate, you feel better. But has science proven this?
Is chocolate beneficial for the gut and digestion?
Yes. According to recent studies published in the International Journal of Biochemistry, eating this type of chocolate improves mood and gut health, offering many benefits for the body.
A randomized controlled study was conducted involving individuals between 20 to 30 years old, which showed that a type of dark chocolate with 85% cocoa can enhance mood and digestive health.
In this study, participants were divided into two groups and experiments were conducted based on the cocoa content of the chocolate they consumed. One group ate 70% dark chocolate, while the other consumed 85% dark chocolate. The study lasted for three weeks, and they ate this chocolate daily. At the end of the study, the positive and negative results were compared, and mood changes were observed in the participants. Those who consumed the 85% dark chocolate experienced fewer negative mood changes compared to the group that ate the 70% dark chocolate.
The researchers even went a step further and wanted to examine the effects of this dark chocolate more closely. They concluded that this chocolate also has positive effects on the gut and digestive system.
The Negative Effects of Processed Chocolate on the Gut and Mind
The health of the digestive system and the mind were investigated in these studies, and it was found that eating chocolates containing preservatives and processed ingredients could negatively affect the healthy bacteria in the digestive system, leading to mental health issues. However, in another study, this issue was re-examined, and it was concluded that if the chocolate is healthy, it can combat depression, eliminate gut inflammation, and even have a positive impact on the body.
In conclusion:
If you want to have a healthy digestive system, you can follow a good diet and maximize its benefits for your body. Prebiotic foods, which are available as dietary fibers, can be beneficial for the digestive system and keep it healthy.
Probiotic foods are live bacteria and healthy yeasts that provide great benefits for the digestive system and improve its condition. Dark chocolate actually acts as a prebiotic in the digestive system and has a high fiber content.
According to studies by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains approximately 11 grams of fiber in a 101-gram serving. The higher the cocoa percentage, the more fiber it contains, and thus, the health of both digestion and mood are guaranteed.
