In other recent research, it is shown that the amount of flavanol, which dark chocolate is rich in, was the key factor in helping seniors to reduce memory loss. Other articles state that flavanol also help in regulating your mood and even depression. So, the bottom line here is that eating dark chocolate is good for your memory, blood pressure, and your mood. It helps alleviate depression and also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which means that it is good for your brain. And if it is good for your brain...it is good for you.
You may have heard that too much caffeine can cause miscarriage (when a baby dies in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy). Some studies say this is true, and others donât. Until we know more about how caffeine can affect pregnancy, itâs best to limit the amount you get to 200 milligrams each day. This is about the amount in 1Â½ 8-ounce cups of coffee or one 12-ounce cup of coffee.
Itâs a stimulant, which means it can keep you awake. Most adults get caffeine mainly from coffee. The March of Dimes recommends that women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant get no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day. This is the amount of caffeine in about one 12-ounce cup of coffee.