S such as serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain can cause a good mood.
With the handle to the chocolate we make sure that the levels of
serotonin in the brain and thus increases our mood.

The mechanism, which is based is simple: we eat lots of chocolate
production, our pancreas to break down the carbohydrates. In addition,
many amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, transported to the
muscles.

An exception is the amino acid tryptophan. Since it is not removed,
its concentration in the blood increases. This allows more tryptophan
to the brain, where it is converted into serotonin. This messenger,
which is often referred to as the "happiness hormone" controls, where
among other things, sleep patterns, moods, sex drive and the
temperature of our body.
Chocolate makes happy then?
According to recent studies, serotonin reduces stress, relaxes and
makes you tired. After a carbohydrate meal, we are less efficient than
after a protein-rich food with plenty of fish and vegetables.
The doctor measures a too low serotonin levels in the body usually
over in migraine and increased sensitivity to pain. Conversely,
researchers assume that a higher concentration of serotonin may
alleviate these symptoms.
Women need chocolate more than men. The reason: After ovulation, the
serotonin levels in the body decreases slowly, from just before
menstruation even higher. This results in varying moods, depression
and irritability, which can be buffered by the chocolate, at least in
part.
Since serotonin levels drop even at low solar radiation, it is obvious
that fast in the winter months, the consumption of chocolate and
gingerbread cookies-rises. In southern countries, which are spoiled by
the sun, much less chocolate is eaten than in northern regions.