Strengthens bones and helps reduce risk of osteoporosis. Strengthens the tissues around the joints and reduces joint discomfort and arthritis if appropriate exercise is selected and properly performed. Improves immune function which decreases risk for infectious diseases. Maintains physical and mental functions throughout the second half of life. Boost energy and increase productivity.
Helps create a positive attitude about life.
May lengthen lifespan. Menlo Park February was the month of love, which meant a lot of chocolate. For many, chocolate brings a guilty feeling, but it's time to stop thinking of chocolate as sinful. And then there's anandamide, another cocoa ingredient that's been found to stimulate the same brain receptors as marijuana and other psychoactive drugs. In addition, chocolate's lush flavor may trigger a pleasure-induced burst of endorphins.