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CHOCOLATE AS A SUPPLEMENT : THE BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE
The more scientists learn ____________________ chocolate , the more amazing chocolate seems . ____________________ are the benefits of chocolate aside from the feeling of satisfaction ____________________ only chocolate can bring ? Here's a short list ____________________ the benefits of chocolate .

1 . Chocolate , according to recent research , ____________________ provide a mental boost by elevating blood flow to the brain . The effect of this is that chocolate may be good for ____________________ one's memory and attention and may be helpful for speeding up reaction times .

2 . Chocolate may be good for the skin . A German study found ____________________ women who were given chocolate cocoa every day for a period of three months had skin that was moister and softer , possibly as a ____________________ of improved blood circulation .

3 . Chocolate may provide some level of protection ____________________ heart disease . Researchers ____________________ found that dark chocolate consumption reduces hypertension , reduces cholesterol levels , and adds protection against blood clots .

4 . Lastly , chocolate seems to make people feel better . For athletes , this may come in the form of improved recovery times after periods of exertion and for women this may come in the form of an improved sexual experience ( chocolate does seem to be an aphrodesiac in its own right ) .

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