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  1. Mar 7, 2024 · In fact, a small November 2019 study in ‌Nutrients‌ linked eating 24 grams (about 1 ounce or 1 square) of dark chocolate every day for a month with enhanced cognitive function and performance. And these positive effects lasted three weeks after the participants stopped eating chocolate daily.

  2. Dec 4, 2022 · While dark chocolate can have positive effects on your health, a 2022 study by Consumer Reports found that eating dark chocolate everyday could be harmful for adults, children and pregnant people. They tested 28 popular dark chocolate brands and found that 23 contained levels of lead and cadmium that could be dangerous to consume on a daily basis.

  3. Nov 22, 2019 · There can be other side effects of eating chocolate every day, too. Chocolate is high in potassium — around 203 milligrams per 1 ounce, says the USDA. Potassium is a mineral that plays a role in keeping your heartbeat regular and your muscles functioning properly, says the National Kidney Foundation (NKF).

    • Worsens gastritis. Chocolate irritates the stomach lining causing symptoms such as stomach upset, abdominal pain and other side effects that may derive from the stomach upset such as a general feeling of unwell, heartburn, palpitations, sweating, nausea etc.
    • Bad for acid reflux. Because of its irritating effect on the stomach lining, chocolate encourages the escape of gastric juices into the esophagus and exacerbates gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
    • Causes insomnia, agitation, headaches, trembling. Chocolate is food for the brain. Antioxidants, dietary minerals, vitamins, fatty acids and other elements with nutritional value in chocolate nourish the brain and the nervous system and, together with other natural chemicals, alter brain chemistry, regulating mood and various brain functions (find out more about the benefits of eating chocolate).
    • Chocolate causes extrasystoles. Certain elements in chocolate that alter brain chemistry have both benefits and side effects. For example, caffeine and theophylline both have effects on the cardiovascular system and can cause extrasystoles, a form of arrhythmia characterized as a skipped heartbeat or a premature heartbeat.
  4. Chocolate is a beloved treat around the world. It’s a comfort food, a gift, and a way to celebrate. Many people enjoy a piece of chocolate as a daily indulgence, but what happens to your body if you eat chocolate every day? While chocolate has some health benefits, consuming too much of it can have negative effects on your body.

  5. Jul 17, 2023 · If you eat milk chocolate every day, but start eating a serving size of dark chocolate instead, the dietitians say you can expect to experience some small, yet noteworthy changes. One, Scott says ...

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  7. Jul 17, 2018 · Eating 30 g (about one ounce) of chocolate every day during pregnancy might benefit fetal growth and development, according to a study presented at the 2016 Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for ...