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Hi Reginald Jackson here, Although addictive behavior is generally associated with drug
and alcohol abuse or compulsive *** activity, chocolate may evoke similar psychopharmacologic
and behavioral reactions in susceptible persons. A review of the literature on chocolate cravings
indicates that the hedonic appeal of chocolate (fat, sugar, texture, and aroma) is likely
to be a predominant factor in such cravings. Other characteristics of chocolate, however,
may be equally as important contributors to the phenomena of chocolate cravings.
Chocolate may be used by some as a form of self-medication for dietary deficiencies (eg,
magnesium) or to balance low levels of neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of mood, food intake,
and compulsive behaviors (eg, serotonin and dopamine). Chocolate cravings are often episodic
and fluctuate with hormonal changes just before and during the ***, which suggests a hormonal
link and confirms the assumed gender-specific nature of chocolate cravings. Chocolate contains
several biologically active constituents (methylxanthines, biogenic amines, and cannabinoid-like fatty
acids), all of which potentially cause abnormal behaviors and psychological sensations that
parallel those of other addictive substances. Most likely, a combination of chocolate's
sensory characteristics, nutrient composition, and psychoactive ingredients, compounded with
monthly hormonal fluctuations and mood swings among women, will ultimately form the model
of chocolate cravings. Dietetics professionals must be aware that chocolate cravings are
real. The psychopharmacologic and chemosensory effects of chocolate must be considered when
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