Here are the benefits of the fertility of dark chocolate

World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on July 7th. Consumed in large quantities and frequently, chocolate leads to weight gain, consumed in moderation and the right type of chocolate has unique health benefits.

Chocolate is beneficial for overall health because it is filled with antioxidants and contains various essential nutrients.

Dr. Rajalaxmi Walavalkar, Consultant, IVF and Reproductive Surgery, Cocoon Fertility Shares Some Scientifically Proven Benefits of Dark Chocolate Fertility:

To Improve the Chances of Conception: Arginine, one of the vitamins found in Dark chocolate is a constituent element of chemical nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has the ability to dilate small blood vessels which increases blood flow to the terminal organ.

Increased blood flow to the uterus means a healthier lining of the uterus and a good bed for the implantation of the embryo. The increase in blood flow to the ovary means better follicle growth and better nutrition of the growing egg, resulting in a better quality of the egg of better maturity and therefore a better best embryo.

Insulin Resistance Management: Chocolate can reduce cravings for refined sugar that is crucial for managing insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is an underlying cause of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). In women with PCOS, insulin resistance can disrupt the menstrual cycle of ovulation and menstruation and increase the risk of developing diabetes.

Good Stress Buster: Stress hinders fertility. The hypothalamus, a gland located in the brain, controls your hormones, your appetite and your emotions. Stress and anxiety hinder the functioning of this gland. Excessive stress can delay your ovulation and cause you to gain weight.

Dark chocolate releases beta endorphins that are neurochemicals responsible for the state of well-being and provide you with a feeling of relaxation and stress

Dark chocolate is also rich in serotonin, a chemical substance naturally present in the brain tissue. Serotonin has antidepressant properties that will help reduce anxiety, cause mood elevation and induce a state of relaxed well-being.

Treatment of hormonal imbalances: zinc, manganese and potassium. These minerals act as co-enzymes and micronutrient factors to maintain the hormonal balance and integrity of the egg and sperm cells.

The message to remember is that dark chocolate has many advantages. Milk chocolate and white chocolate do not offer the same thing. Chocolate should be ingested in moderation because commercially available chocolates add fat, sugar and calories to enhance the taste and sweetness of their product. Increased consumption can lead to weight gain, a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. So, if you plan to add chocolate to your diet, be it dark chocolate.