The doctor told about the dangerous diseases caused by chocolate
Some qualities of chocolate can worsen health conditions and cause dangerous diseases. Irina Lyalina, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the State University of Education, told about this on Wednesday, July 23.
According to the biologist, the harm of chocolate, especially milk and white, is its high calorie content and the presence of sugar. She added that its excess can lead to obesity and related problems.
"Excess sugar can lead to obesity, tooth decay, and type 2 diabetes. Caffeine and theobromine in chocolate can cause insomnia, high blood pressure and palpitations when consumed excessively," Lyalina warned in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .
She noted that some people may have a reaction to the ingredients of chocolate, such as cocoa, milk or nuts. Chocolate can also cause food addiction due to sugar and its effect on the dopamine system, the expert warned.
Lyalina stressed that cheap chocolate may contain impurities in the form of palm oil, flavors and thickeners, which are harmful if consumed regularly. She advised eating dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% with a pure composition of 20-30 grams per day.
Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is rich in flavonoids, natural antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol and strengthen blood vessels. Chocolate also contains a lot of magnesium, which helps the nervous system. 360.ru .
Nutritionist and nutritionist Roman Pristansky said on July 14 that chocolate has benefits, but it is important to take into account the naturalness of the product, that is, the percentage of caffeine in the product.
In turn, gastroenterologist, expert of the Hemotest laboratory, Candidate of medical Sciences Ekaterina Kashukh said on July 11 that white chocolate is harmful to health, as it does not contain cocoa at all, but only butter and sugar, reports RT.
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