In addition, it can also promote the excitability of the central nervous system, which will make you anxious and restless during menstruation, and it is easier to aggravate the pain and irritability during menstruation; At the same time, caffeine is also a diuretic, which will lead to the loss of many important nutrients, which will further lead to the decline of the body's immunity.
Extended data
You can eat some chocolate before menstruation.
Chocolate is rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, theobromine, polyphenols, etc. The polyphenols contained in chocolate have certain antioxidant function, which helps to remove excess free radicals and delay aging. In addition, cocoa powder in chocolate can stimulate the release of caffeine peptide in human body, thus making people feel relaxed and happy.
Therefore, eating some chocolate properly before menstruation can improve the body's immunity and relieve premenstrual instability and anxiety.
Tips
Even before eating, you must choose pure chocolate containing natural cocoa butter, and it is best to use dark chocolate. If it is chocolate containing cocoa butter substitute on the market, it contains trans fatty acids and a lot of sugar. The real nutritional content is very low, which not only fails to play its due health care role, but also makes you gain weight because of its high calories.
References:
Phoenix Net (Shaanxi)-Can you eat chocolate during menstruation? The situation was different in the previous period.