Menstruation is a period that every physiologically mature woman experiences once a month. During menstruation, the body's resistance becomes weaker, and people become delicate and fragile. Some may also experience discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain, acne, breast swelling, anxiety, depression, and fluctuating emotions. So, does eating chocolate during menstruation cause stomach pain?
Eating chocolate during menstruation can cause stomach pain. Because chocolate contains caffeine, caffeine not only exacerbates the feeling of breast swelling and pain during menstruation, but also promotes the excitability of the central nervous system, which can make you anxious and restless during menstruation, making it easier to increase the pain and irritability during menstruation; Meanwhile, caffeine is also a diuretic that can cause the loss of many important nutrients, leading to a decline in the body's immune system.
The unique silky texture and mellow aftertaste of chocolate have conquered the taste buds of many people. It contains abundant potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, theobromine, polyphenols, etc. The polyphenols it contains have certain antioxidant functions, which help to eliminate excess free radicals in the body and delay aging. Therefore, eating a moderate amount of chocolate before menstruation can enhance the body's immunity, which is not only beneficial for physical health, but also helps alleviate premenstrual discomfort symptoms such as emotional instability, anxiety, and depression.
Of course, the chocolate we are referring to here is pure chocolate containing natural cocoa butter ingredients. If it is chocolate containing cocoa butter substitutes, because it contains trans fatty acids and a large amount of sugar, the true nutritional content is very low. Although it tastes smooth and sweet, it is of little help to human health.
