Question

Chemistry investigatory project 2 chocolate analysis

Answer 1

THE HEALTH effect of chocolates refer to the possible beneficial or detrimental, physiological effects of eating chocolates mainly for pleasure. For example, cocoa and chocolates may support cardiovascular health. Other effects under preliminary research includes reduce risk of cancer, coughing and heart disease . One interpretation on the potential health effect of dietary chocolates are may be lower blood pressure improved vascular function and energetic metabolism, and reduced platelets and aggregation and adhesion. Unconstrained consumption of large quantity of any energy-rich food, such as chocolates, without a corresponding increase in activity, increases the risk obesity. Raw chocolates is high in cocoa butter, a fat removed during chocolate refining, then added back in varying proportions during manufacturing. Manufactures may add other fats, sugar and powder milk as well.

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Good effects

Chocolate may be mild stimulant to humans cocoa has antioxidant activity. Antioxidants helps to free your body of free radicals which cause oxidative damage to the cell. Small but regular amounts of dark chocolates are associated with lower risk of heart attack. Dark chocolates contain

THEOBROMINE,

which has been shown to harden tooth enamel. Cocoa percent of at least 74%, significantly improves the blood flow which were tested on smokers. Some studies has also observed a modest reduction in the blood pressure and flow mediated dilation after consuming dark chocolates daily. Eating dark chocolates may also prevent arteriosclerosis (Harding of the arteritis ). Thus the best type of chocolates that is benefit for you is dark chocolates.

Bad effects

While chocolates have many good effects on consuming, it also has many negative side effects. It contains too many bad ingredients including, milk fats and saturated fats caffeine, oxalates and stearic acid. And while sugar may give energy, too much of it can cause tooth decay and gum disease if eating without regular and proper teeth brushing.