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The Chemistry of Chocolate

  • October 8, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Eating chocolate boosts serotonin, a brain chemical that has a calming effect. It also causes the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good. Better still, experts say your brain produces dopamine even if you’re just thinking about eating chocolate!

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