These Are the Best Benefits of Dark Chocolate for Your Brain

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2025-01-07T21:00:00-08:00

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Studies have shown that dark chocolate is actually good for your brain.

Healthy Chocolate?

Turns out chocolate, in its natural form, isn’t bad for you. In fact, there are many health benefits to chocolate.

For instance, chocolate has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain.¹ Also, dark chocolate contains health-promoting properties that support a positive mood, the ability to think clearly, and a healthy cardiovascular system.

7 Ways Dark Chocolate Can Boost the Brain and Body

Benefits of Dark Chocolate Include:

1. Loaded with flavonoids² and other polyphenols, which offer numerous benefits

2. High in fiber

3. A substantial source of B vitamins

4. Filled with a variety of antioxidants

5. Rich in essential minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium

6. Beneficial for circulation in the body

7. A good source of N-acylethanolamines, which can stimulate the brain’s built-in cannabinoid receptors to help reduce negative thoughts and feelings

Perhaps you were already familiar with some of the benefits of dark chocolate. Now let’s see how much you know about the origins of chocolate and what makes it so special…

Fun Facts About Chocolate

Chocolate is made from beans in the fruit of the tropical Theobroma cacao The earliest use of chocolate dates back to ancient American civilizations. For centuries, dark chocolate has been honored for its healing and medicinal qualities.

Aztecs and Mayans drank a form of chocolate made from natural cacao beans. They believed it provided strength and energy.

When Europeans first brought cacao home from the Americas, they used it as an all-purpose tonic to treat dozens of health conditions including sleeplessness. They referred to chocolate as “the food of the gods.”

Chocolate contains a wide variety of brain-active substances, including phenylethylamine or PEA, a psycho-active compound that may alert your brain that something fun is about to happen. It acts as a stimulant that makes you feel really good when you eat it, probably by increasing brain dopamine activity. Chocolate also increases serotonin³ (the “don’t worry, be happy” neurotransmitter) activity in your brain.

Sadly, not all the facts about chocolate are positive.

The Dark Side of Chocolate

Most commercial chocolate bars are processed, loaded with artificial chemicals and filled with unhealthy ingredients like sugar, dairy, and synthetic flavors. These ingredients virtually cancel out chocolate’s powerful health benefits. So, while native chocolate (cacao) itself is healthy for you, all the added ingredients are not.

Answering the demand for healthy chocolate, BrainMD is happy to offer Brain in Love Chocolate Bars.

Brain In Love Chocolate Bars

Did you know as you savor a piece of dark chocolate, your brain responds as if you are falling in LOVE?

Chocolate contains hundreds of blissful, health-promoting properties that support a positive mood and the ability to think clearly.*

Now you can enjoy guilt-free, brain-healthy chocolate with BrainMD's Brain in Love Chocolate Bars!*

What's in Brain in Love Chocolate Bars?

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Natural Allulose Sweetener

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90 Calories Per Serving

2 Grams of Dietary Fiber Per Serving

Who Can Benefit from Brain in Love Chocolate Bars?

Brain in Love Chocolate is for individuals seeking a guilt-free indulgence that supports brain health.* This sugar-free snack may appeal to health-conscious consumers, chocolate lovers, and those looking for a treat that aligns with their wellness goals. It’s perfect for those who enjoy dark chocolate and want a daily dose of antioxidants and flavanols to promote a healthy brain.*

What Others Are Saying

How Sweet It Is!

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“I love this product. It is just the right size. At the end of my often very long hard days, it hits the spot for brain satisfaction.” -Linda

Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and can help improve blood flow to the brain, which is crucial for boosting focus, memory, and overall brain function." -Daniel G. Amen, MD

Brain Healthy Dark Chocolate

Promoting focus, memory, and overall brain health, Brain in Love Chocolate Bars are the perfect guilt-free treat.* They're rich in decadence and made with love.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.

References:

1. Nehlig, A. (2013). The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 75(3), 716–727. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2012.04378.x

2. Francis, S. T., Head, K., Morris, P. G., & Macdonald, I. A. (2006). The effect of flavanol-rich cocoa on the fMRI response to a cognitive task in healthy young people. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 47(Suppl 2), S215–S220. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005344-200606001-00018

3. Garbarino, S., Garbarino, E., & Lanteri, P. (2022). Cyrcadian rhythm, mood, and temporal patterns of eating chocolate: A scoping review of physiology, findings, and future directions. Nutrients, 14(15), 3113. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14153113