Chocolate, "Food of the Gods": History, Science, and Human Health

Chocolate exerts several effects on human sexuality, mainly acting as an aphrodisiac . Cocoa powder and chocolate contain three unsaturated N-acylethanolamines, which, acting as cannabinoid mimics, could activate cannabinoid receptors or increase anandamide concentrations [103,104]. The latter, in conjunction with other components of chocolate ...

Chocolate and women's sexual health: An intriguing correlation

Introduction: Historically chocolate has been reported to exert several effects on human sexuality, mainly acting as an effective aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire, and improving sexual pleasure. Aim: The aim of our study was to assess whether there is an association between daily chocolate intake and sexual function in a convenience sample of Northern Italian women.

Aphrodisiac Herbs: Cacao (Plus 9 Ways to Put It to the Test)

Aphrodisiac Qualities of Cacao. Cacao effects both the cardiovascular and nervous systems - systems which are linked to sexual function - thus indirectly acting as an aphrodisiac.. Where the cardiovascular system is concerned, cacao is packed with polyphenols and flavanols which are believed to reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation, increase nitric oxide release in the endothelial cells of the ...