Some Facts about Chocolate and Pre-Menstrual Syndrome

I was reading a blog written by a self-described "chocoholic."  This person wanted to curb her dependence on chocolate and found that by eating organic, unsweetened chocolate nibs, she was able to do so.  The nibs are pure cacao and are very high in magnesium...something that helps relieve premenstrual symptoms.  Of course, one could simply take extra whole food supplements that are high in magnesium, too.

Here is the information the chocoholic found:

Here are 3 facts about Chocolate that might surprise you:

• When scientists measured brain activity in people eating chocolate they found that there was increased blood flow to the areas of the brain that are also activated when cocaine is taken!
• Chocolate contains the same 'happy chemicals' found in some recreational drugs such as ecstasy!
• It contains a neurotransmitter that affects the brain in the same way as the active ingredient in Cannabis

Some chocolate ingredients about which little is understood can directly effect the neurotransmitters in the brain.

• Chocolate contains trypotophan which the brain uses to make seratonin which is a neurotransmitter that can produce feelings of elation
• It also contains phenylethylamine. High levels of this neurotransmitter can stimulate the pleasure centres in the brain; normally, peak levels are reached during orgasm.

But chocolate also contains things that may be beneficial to us.

• It contains magnesium and low levels of which in the female body can cause a woman to experience pre-menstrual tension which would explain the craving that women can get for chocolate before their periods. Nice to know that it isn't all in the mind huh?
• Chocolate also contains IRON
• It contains theobromine which helps to relax smooth muscle in the lungs
• Chocolate contains flavanoids (these are also the ingredients in red wine) that help to prevent clotting and thin the blood.

Of course, if you are experiencing severe premenstrual symptoms, the problem may not be as simple as just adding magnesium to the diet.  Frequently, insufficient testosterone production can be a foundational problem and both the digestive tract and adrenals must be addressed as well as specific formulations to correct any nutritional deficiencies.

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