A study published by the Journal of Proteome Research says that 1.5 ounce of dark chocolate per day for a period of two weeks helped in lowering the amount of stress hormones in the bodies of people who are experiencing high stress levels.

There were also studies in the past that the favorite treat of the romantics also helped with other biochemical imbalances which contribute to one’s feeling of being stressed.

The proponents of the study noted that there is a growing body of evidence which points to the antioxidants and other substances in your favorite dark chocolate that may help in decreasing the risk for a heart disease and other physical problems. This most recent study helped in establishing how chocolate really helps in decreasing the stress we experience.

During the study, the volunteers who are considered highly stressed were asked to take dark chocolate for two weeks. The proponents concluded that 40 grams of dark chocolate a day for a stretch of two weeks can really help us control stress. The amount of the dark chocolate was enough to alter the metabolism of the subjects to help them cope with stress.