Dark Chocolate Guide: Benefits, Risks & Nutrition

Dark chocolate provides magnesium but also contains caffeine and fats that may trigger a gallbladder attack. Learn about the link between chocolate and estrogen, its safety during pregnancy, and how it affects skin health.

Chocolate and Estrogen Levels

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Joseph Pritchard

Eating chocolate causes most people to feel great, "Psychology Today" notes. This is because chocolate contains anandamide, a neurotransmitter that elevates your mood. What is interesting is that women feel the strongest desire to eat chocolate prior to and during their menstrual cycle.