Posted by Bill L on May 19, 2003, at 11:19:24
In reply to Foods Serotonin, posted by McPac on May 18, 2003, at 15:44:57
Dark chocolate is supposed to increase serotonin. I eat one ounce every day for energy. It does a great job of combatting any tiredness caused by my 20 mg Lexapro. It also reduces blood pressure, reduces cholesterol and fights tooth decay. However, milk chocolate does not have as much of these benefits.
I have done a lot of reading about depression over the years and have never heard of any food at all that can take the place of prescription antidepressants. As good as I feel after eating dark chocolate, there is no way I could stop taking Lexapro as a result.
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