How can you treat menstrual pain? Instead of soothing, eat black chocolate

Instead of soothing, you can consume chocolate to avoid the pain of menstruation. According to a study published in the European Journal of Integrated Medicine, the consumption of black chocolate several days before the start of menstruation and during the first day can alleviate pain.

The corresponding but less intense results were noted by listening to music. According to researchers, the endorphins released by the body after eating chocolate and listening to music have a soothing and anti-anxious effect and, perhaps, can replace soothing pain drugs.

The study included 64 female students aged 18-25 from the University of Manisa Celal Bayar, who were accidentally divided into three groups: a group that consumed 40 black chocolate and cocoa, three days ago and on the first day of menstruation, a second group heard a 29-minute instrument song.

The third group received no treatment for menstruation symptoms. The results showed that: The average pain dropped from 6 to 10 in the chocolate group and 7 out of 10 to 6 in the band, while remaining at 6 all the experiment in the control group.

Also, anxiety levels dropped by 18% in the chocolate group, 13% in the music group, and none in the third group. Researchers reported: <x0)

They can be used safely and effectively to control the pain and stress of menstruation. However, further research is needed to draw stronger conclusions about their” effect, the study says.