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Is Depression the Cause of Obesity?
Scientific discovery finds special properties of
chocolate crucial to a successful diet.
by Ilona Abraham, M.D.
In a breakthrough that may be one of the most important diet discoveries of the decade, scientists have learned that the urge for sweets, like chocolate, may be a signal from the brain that it’s in need of certain chemicals for optimum functioning. Without these chemicals, depression sets in to propel repeated cycles of overeating.
In the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, researchers observed that many depressed people exhibit food cravings, especially for chocolate. Another study, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, reported that the craving for food was “overpowering” and preyed on the minds of the study’s participants (Willner 1998).
Whether it’s just the state of “feeling blue” or a severe medical condition, depression is triggered by imbalances in brain chemistry. Anxiety, fatigue, low energy, and low libido are usually part of the problem.
Now, on the verge of the 21st century, researchers have isolated the chemical components of chocolate and discovered just why chocolate is as valuable as money. Chocolate not only has the power to boost mood and energy, it can also accelerate weight loss, particularly with the scientific breakthrough of “de-fatting.”
Chocolate contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and plant compounds that the brain needs. These same natural compounds found in chocolate also affect mood.
In one study, 66% of subjects without these nutrients reported experiencing depression and stress along with cravings for chocolate (Hetherington 1993). The researchers of this study concluded: “There is considerable evidence that food cravings in general, and chocolate cravings in particular, are associated with mood disturbance.”
But for those who indulge their fondness for chocolate too often, the reaction is usually a guilty feeling (MacDiarmid 1995). Besides the guilt, all the sugar and fat added to the original chocolate will be converted into unwanted pounds, setting up a self-defeating cycle of depression and more weight gain.
Dieters have learned the hard lesson that you can’t lose weight successfully unless your moods are stabilized; however, carbohydrate cravings (candy, bread, potatoes, pasta) often trigger unwanted eating in dieters and a major obstacle to successful weight loss (Weingarten 1991).
Food of the Gods
Chocolate’s botanical name is Theobroma cacao. The Greek term theobroma literally means “food of the gods.” Scientists have identified over 300 compounds in chocolate, some of which are beginning to draw interest as guardians against cell damage.
Chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral of key importance to heart and bone health. Polyphenols are there, too—the heart-healthy compounds of red wine. It’s also known that chocolate contains arginine, an amino acid that acts to enhance penile erection if used in larger doses.
Theobromine is a member of the xanthine family, as is caffeine. Although theobromine acts as a stimulant, it is milder than caffeine. The action of theobromine, perhaps in combination with other constituents of chocolate, is thought to elevate levels of serotonin (the same action as the popular antidepressants).
Serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter, is in low supply in many depressive conditions. (One of the signs of low serotonin levels is carbohydrate cravings.) The basic mechanism of the popular antidepressant drugs, such as Prozac, is to increase the available supply of serotonin in the brain. However, the side effects of such medications often include one of the most unwelcome—sexual problems.
The “Love Chemical”
Perhaps the most interesting compound in chocolate is PEA, short for phenylethylamine. This component may be the chief reason why chocolate is regarded as an aphrodisiac, why legend has it that Casanova drank chocolate before bedtime, and why a box of chocolates is the traditional gift for sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. Some people call PEA the “love chemical.” When lovers’ eyes meet and their hands touch, what is known as their “chemistry” may actually be the production of PEA in their brains.
A U.S. study found that PEA produced sustained relief of low spirits “in a significant number of patients, including some unresponsive to the standard approaches. PEA improves mood as rapidly as an amphetamine but does not produce tolerance” (Sabelli 1996).
PEA can trigger the release of certain brain chemicals, in particular the neurotransmitters epinephrine, norepinephrine (associated with energy), and dopamine, which is responsible for feelings of euphoria and pleasure. The brain neurons that use dopamine also regulate motor control and sex drive. World-famous ethnobotanist James Duke (1997) commented on chocolate’s reputation as an aphrodisiac: “There’s nothing wrong with a little chocolate before sex. How sweet it is.”
Herbal Blues Buster
Certain nutrients support the actions of chocolate while also having powers of their own. By now you must have heard of Hypericum perforatum, or St. John’s wort, a safe and natural way to chase “the blues” away. In the last few years, millions of Americans have found this alternative preferable to synthetic approaches, and its popularity has skyrocketed.
It is a valuable herb with many other uses besides fighting low spirits. Hypericum has a long history of use in wound healing, asthma, sciatica, headaches, and more. Russian research has shown that this multipurpose herb can both enhance and suppress immunity; in other words, it can help immune defenses in fighting infection while at the same time decreasing immune reactions that promote redness and swelling (Cass 1998).
The amazing success of Hypericum in balancing mood cannot be denied. Los Angeles psychiatrist Dr. Hyla Cass writes: “Despite all the media attention, studies show that Prozac is no more effective than St. John’s wort—or other antidepressant drugs for that matter—in combating” low spirits. The exact mechanism has not been clearly identified, but researchers believe it works by blocking the re-uptake of serotonin and inhibiting an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO) so that serotonin levels can rise (Suzuki 1984).
A study of people using Hypericum for four weeks showed “significant improvement” among the participants, and an impressive 70% were free of symptoms of depression, especially tiredness, fatigue, and lack of energy (Hubner 1994).
Two overviews of several other trials confirmed that Hypericum was “significantly superior” to placebo and “similarly effective” as standard antidepressant drugs (Linde 1996). “The frequency of adverse drug reactions shows a clear advantage of the herbal over the synthetic” (Ernst 1995).
Hypericum helps with weight loss, too. The boosting of serotonin levels stabilizes the appetite, curbing those powerful carbohydrate cravings. The result for many people seeking to elevate their moods with Hypericum is the surprise of losing those unwanted pounds.
Energizing Nutrients
Ginkgo biloba is another herb offering multiple benefits that include a mood-boosting action. You’ve probably heard of Ginkgo as a weapon against memory loss. It is especially valuable for the older population, which is appropriate, since the extract comes from the oldest living tree species on earth.
Ginkgo is a super vasodilator, meaning it acts to relax blood vessels that are smallest and farthest from the heart. Expanding these microcapillaries helps the body’s metabolism on many fronts, increasing oxygen to the brain and improving blood flow to the genital region.
In Europe, Ginkgo is a highly popular prosexual. Besides being a strong antioxidant that offers protection against free radical damage and premature aging, Ginkgo is used to relieve allergies and maintain healthy vision.
For lifting one’s spirits, its most important action is to increase the brain’s uptake of serotonin. There have been many impressive studies on Ginkgo and the brain. One German study followed 112 people for a year: “Results showed a statistically significant regression of the major symptoms of vertigo, headache, tinnitus, short-term memory, vigilance, and mood disturbance” (Vorberg 1985).
When Ginkgo is combined with ginseng, you have a “double whammy” of energizing nutrients. As an “adaptogen,” it helps the body deal with stress and find balance. It is particularly strong as a stress buster because of its ability to stop the overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands in response to stress. An excess of cortisol, sometimes described as the “death hormone,” causes serious damage in the brain, according to Dr. D.S. Khalsa, an Alzheimer’s expert and author of the 1998 book Brain Longevity.
Feelings of “the blues” can lead to a couch potato existence. But these two energizers, Ginkgo and ginseng, will supply the fuel needed for the physical exercise that is so critical to good health and longer life.
Other Important Ingredients
The mineral chromium is deficient in the majority of Americans today due to our typical diet of processed foods. Yet, this mineral is essential for the body and tends to be depleted by stress.
Chromium plays a vital role in managing blood sugar imbalances, promoting healthy arteries, and slowing premature aging by protecting against an excess of insulin in the blood. Jean Carper (1996) writes in Stop Aging Now that “at least 90 percent of Americans have a serious chromium shortage.”
Typically, people who are overweight and must fight their carbohydrate cravings turn out to be chromium deficient. Nutritionist Richard Passwater (1992) explains: “In chromium deficiency, insulin is inefficient, the blood sugar doesn’t get into the brain cells that control the appetite. Chromium deficiency also contributes to wild swings in blood sugar levels that can result in serious mood changes.”
Array of Benefits
The unique combination of these nutrients offers an extraordinary array of benefits: It lifts mood, increases energy, and assists in weight loss. In the long run, that adds up to longevity and happiness. I realize all this may strike you as too good to be true, but the dynamics are excellent, and the research is solid.
Reprinted from The Journal of Longevity
Refererences
Carper, J. (1996). Stop Aging Now. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
Cass, H. (1998). St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Blues Buster. Garden City Park, NY: Avery.
Duke, J. (1997). The Green Pharmacy. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press.
Ernst, E. (1995). “St. John’s wort, an anti-depressant? A systemic, criteria-based review.” Phytomedicine; 2(1): 67–71.
Hetherington, M. & MacDiarmid, J. (1993). “‘Chocolate addiction’: A preliminary study of its description and relationship to problem eating.” Appetite; 21(3): 233–46.
Hubner, W. (1994). “Hypericum treatment of mild depressions with somatic symptoms.” Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry & Neurology; 7(suppl.1): S12–4.
Khalsa, D.S. (1998). Brain Longevity. New York, NY: Warners.
Linde, K. et al. (1996). “St. John’s wort for depression—An overview and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.” British Medical Journal; 313(7052): 253–8.
MacDiarmid, J. & Hetherington, M. (1995). “Mood modulation by food: An exploration of affect and cravings in ‘chocolate addicts.’” British Journal of Clinical Psychology; 34(pt 1): 129–38.
Passwater, R. (1992). Chromium Picolinate. New Canaan, CT: Keats.
Sabelli, H. (1996). “Sustained antidepressant effect of PEA replacement.” Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience; 8(2): 168–71.
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Whether it is just a state of feeling blue or a medical condition, depression can be, and
most commonly, is triggered by the brain chemistry. Anxiety, fatigue, low energy, and low
libido are usually parts of the problem. Scientists have discovered and isolated the
chemical components of chocolate and have discovered that they can be very important to a
successful diet and weight control Chocolate, as we all know, can boost mood and energy.
But it can also accelerate weight loss. Particularly with the scientific method of
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