HOW SWEET IT IS
Valentine's Day is fastly upon us and literally thousands of pounds of chocolates will be heavily consumed in the course of one night. The thing that keeps popping up asks us is " does what we experience with chocolates just all in our heads?" The myth has always been known that chocolates act as a type of aphrodisiac with great powers to seduce! Fact or fiction? Science puts it to the test and has found out that chocolates do contain a stimulant in it called Theobromine. It gets you up with the first bite!This is believed to be due to an amino acid called Tryptophan. This base compound is a major component of the neuro-chemical called Serotonin. Serotonin is the brain chemical that causes addictions and the sensation of ecstacy!
Chocolate appears to increase "opium receptors" of the brain that release Endorphins that reduce pain and helps reduce the inhibition to experience pleasure. Canadian studies have looked at the Flavonoids in chocolate that act as an anti-oxidant as well which can be good for the heart. this is noted particularly in dark chocolates.
Wait there's more. Chocolate contains chemicals like Anadamide, Methylxanthines, and Phenylethylamine(PEA). PEA increases the secretion of pheromones that increase attraction. Hmmmmmmmm. sounds good already! YOu see science can be sexy!
OYSTERS SQUIRT A LITTLE BIT OF SCIENCE
Here is one of the most controversial myths that also may have a lot of science to back it up. We know what it means when the oysters on the half-shell come out on the plate. The subliminal notions are all only to obvious to new romantics. But, that funny sensation with the shellfish may not just be all a fantasy, but actually reality! Yes , that's right! Published studies looked at how the aphrodisiac portion of oysters was due to a chemical in them called NMDA( N-methyl-D-Aspartate) which can stimulate testosterone. This is the predominate sex hormone for men and women.
The higher amounts of Zinc and Iodine in Oysters just might be regulating all sex hormones and could be affecting semen production . Culturally a number of women anecdotally report a certain sensation when eating oysters associated with increased libido. Others describe this effect also when consuming other types of shellfish as well. Is this all coincidence or the subliminal notion being well digested? You be the judge.
WINE NOT?
We've often been told that almost anything in moderation is alright. This might be the case for red wines and certain white wines as well , particularly when it comes to "getting into the mood". It is beyond the fact that wine can "un-wind" you so that you are less inhibited and feel relaxed. There are actual health benefits that you can acquire provided you don't drink over two glasses.
Wine contain antioxidants that actually help us by reducing the inflammatory process of oxidation. Resveratrol acts to reduce heart disease and may help premature aging as well as prevent cancer. Published studies show that resveratrol inhibits two key inflammatory enzymes also known to be involved in severe infection!
Wine can help raise HDL2 which of the HDL types can be cardio-protective. remember that HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol. Just like exercise it increases their numbers.
So , this Valentines Day drink responsibly, eat in moderation your favorite shellfish and sweeten your palates with the worlds most delicious morsels and let your tongue enjoy. What tingly feelings you experience may not all just be in your stomach or just your head, but somewhere even deeper!
Dr. Marcus Wells is a past Clinical Associate from the National Institutes of Health at the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NIH/NIHLBI). He holds a Master's in Public Health from Emory University. He also has served in the Health & Human Service, Public Health Service(PHS) and the Commsioned Corp.
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