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Five "sweet" facts about the chemistry of chocolate – Bytesize Science – Video

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Five "sweet" facts about the chemistry of chocolate - Bytesize Science
Valentine #39;s Day is right around the corner. Whether you #39;re spending Valentine #39;s with a special someone or you #39;re stuck celebrating "Singles Awareness Day," we put together a list of five fascinating chemical facts about why chocolate, in moderation, may be good for you. The video explains how a bar of chocolate contains hundreds of compounds, many with beneficial properties. Among the video #39;s "sweet" facts: bull;Chocolate may improve your mood, and not just because of its delicious flavor. Chocolate contains a number of chemicals that inhibit the breakdown of the neurotransmitter anandamide -- sometimes called "the molecule of bliss" -- which can block feelings of pain and depression. bull;According to an article from the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the naturally occurring polyphenols in cocoa #8213; the key ingredient in chocolate #8213; boost levels of HDL, commonly known as the "good cholesterol." Video by Kirk Zamieroski Produced by the American Chemical Society

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