Can pregnant women eat chocolate: the effect of the product on the body
Photo: Getty The useful effect of chocolate on the future mother's organism can be explained by its following properties:
- The saturation of tryptophan, which contributes to the production of serotonin and phenylethylamine, responsible for combating negative emotions, stresses.
- Presence in the theobromine, influenced bywhich dilates the blood vessels, relaxes the smooth muscle of the heart muscle, which is necessary to prevent hypertension and late toxicosis.
- The presence of iron and magnesium necessary for the proper development of the fetus (responsible for the formation of brain structures).
In small quantities, chocolate does not harm future mothers; on the contrary, it will be useful. However, it also has harmful properties. Among them are:
- The presence of caffeine in the composition, which in large quantities can provoke premature birth or miscarriage.
- Excretion of histamine from the body, without which the risk of allergic reactions increases.
- Using chocolate in excess, you can provoke a deterioration of blood flow to the uterus, which will lead to fetal hypoxia, malnutrition, development of birth defects.
To exclude the harmful effects of chocolate, itsDo not use at a tendency to an incorrect metabolism, in the late term, when under the influence of caffeine, the structure of the fetus's sleep changes, with heartburn and a tendency to allergy.
Is it possible to get pregnant with dark chocolate?
It is the black tiles sold by weight thatDoctors recommend choosing for expectant mothers. The main thing is that the product does not contain flavorings or preservatives. A sign of decent quality of the product is that it melts quickly in your hands, breaks with a characteristic click, and there are no crumbs when separating the bar. You need to eat chocolate correctly, minimizing its consumption in the second and third trimesters. The optimal daily dosage is considered to be no more than 40 grams. In the case of chocolate for an expectant mother, the main thing is not to overdo it, and then the benefits of the product will be undoubted.
