Health: Specific Substances: Chocolate
The Science of Chocolate
Information about history, cravings, and affects on the brain.
Chocolate 'Fights' Tooth Decay
A study by researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that parts of the cocoa bean thwart mouth bacteria and tooth decay. Reported by BBC News. August 24, 2000.
Chocolate Information Center
Source of chocolate and health information for researchers, health professionals, and health communicators.
Chocolate - Melting the Myths
Includes history, list of pharmacologically active ingredients, and information about the chemistry involved. Provided by the Royal Society of Chemistry, an independent scientific organisation in Britain.
The Sweet Lure of Chocolate
Information about cacao, history, production, and health effects. Includes bibliography and links to related material. Provided by the Exporatorium, a science museum in San Francisco.
Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate
Summary of available information about history, cravings, and effects on the nervous system. Links to references.
Report about research studies by Daniele Piomelli and Adam Drewnowski on the effects of chocolate on the brain.