Chocoholism
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Chocoholism is a facetious portmanteau of "chocolate" and "alcoholism," referring to an addiction to chocolate. Some connisseurs of chocolate claim to suffer from this "condition" and describe themselves as chocoholics.
Overconsumption of chocolate may lead to adverse health consequences such as obesity and tooth decay.
Chemistry Chocolate contains a variety of substances, several of which are addictive (such as caffeine--in trace quantities). These include:
- Sugar - Chocolate (as opposed to Cocoa) contains large amounts of sugar.
- Theobromine - Various theobromines are present. Theobromine is chemically similar to caffeine.
- Anandamide - An endogenous cannabinoid which is also naturally produced in the Human brain.
- Tryptophan - An essential amino acid that is a Protein precursor to Serotonin an important neurotransmitter involved in regulating moods.
- Phenylethylamine - A Neurotransmitter from which amphetamine is derived. Often described as a 'love chemical'.
See also
- Sugar addiction
- -holism
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