Reduce cough with chocolate

According to scientists, the compound in cocoa has been shown to reduce acute and chronic cough symptoms.

Research shows that active ingredients in cocoa beans can reduce cough effectively

About 300 people who coughed continuously participated in a clinical trial at 13 National Health Center hospitals, where they were given natural theobromine, derived from chocolate ingredients. twice a day for 14 days. The initial index is 60% of patients with relief of cough attacks. Researchers say eating a dark chocolate bar each day can provide enough active ingredients to affect a chronic cough. However, these active ingredients have no therapeutic effect, symptoms will return after theobromine is no longer used.

An earlier study at the National Heart and Lung Institute also found that theobromine could block the sensory nerves' reactions, pausing cough reflexes in turn. It is more effective at reducing cough than codeine - a substance now widely used to stop coughing attacks.

The amount of theobromine used in the test is a single dose of 1,000mg. The amount of theobromine is 450mg for every black sugar without sugar, black chocolate has 150mg sugar and about 60mg for chocolate milk. According to Professor Alyn Morice, the head of Hull Ho Hospital, eating a dark chocolate bar every day with high levels of the compound may also be effective for those who suffer from persistent cough, although it may work. Other unwanted uses, such as weight gain.

Reference: Daily Mail