I always wonder why do i crave chocolate. I simply cannot go on without eating a chocolate or 2 a a day! I gather that caffeine is the most well known of these chemical ingredients, and while it's present in chocolate, it can only be found in small quantities.
Theobromine, a weak stimulant, is also present, in slightly higher amounts. The combination of these two chemicals (and possibly others) may provide the "lift" that chocolate eaters experience.
Phenylethylamine is also found in chocolate. It's related to amphetamines, which are strong stimulants. All of these stimulants increase the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert, which can be a problem in the long run!
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