The consumption of 100% dark chocolate has certain benefits for the human body, such as energy supplementation, mood adjustment, constipation relief, and cardiovascular protection. However, you need to pay attention to the amount of consumption, if excessive consumption can also cause some damage to the human body, such as inducing obesity, aggravating the gastrointestinal burden, inducing malnutrition, etc.: I. Benefits: 1, supplemental energy: 100% dark chocolate in calories, fat content is relatively high, and also contains vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, etc., as well as other trace elements, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, etc., for going outdoors For people who need quick energy before traveling or giving birth, they can eat in moderation; 2, adjust mood: moderate consumption of 100% dark chocolate can relax the mood and help regulate negative emotions; 3, relieve constipation: 100% dark chocolate contains fiber, isoflavones and polyphenols, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve constipation; 4, protect cardiovascular: 100% dark chocolate mainly contains cocoa Pulp, cocoa butter, etc., from the cocoa beans, which is rich in natural antioxidants polyphenols, flavonoid alkanes, etc., has a certain role in reducing platelet activation and inhibiting cholesterol accumulation, so it is suitable for people suffering from cardiovascular disease; 5, other: such as diabetics can also choose 100% unsweetened dark chocolate, as a supplemental energy snack in moderation. In addition, because 100% dark chocolate has a certain antioxidant effect, so it has a certain auxiliary effect on improving the skin. Second, the disadvantages: 1, induce obesity: because of the high energy of 100% dark chocolate, a small amount of consumption can increase satiety, limit other food intake, play a role in weight loss. But if consumed in large quantities, or as a meal or snack, it increases the energy intake, the risk of inducing obesity; 2, aggravate the gastrointestinal burden: 100% dark chocolate is also a low protein content, high fat content of food, excessive consumption will aggravate the gastrointestinal burden, causing indigestion, diarrhea, etc.; 3, induce malnutrition: for children in the growth and development period, a large number of consumption before meals 100% dark chocolate, will increase the sense of satiety, so it can cause a reduction in appetite, easily induced malnutrition and other problems, so you need to control the intake. It is generally recommended that the daily intake of 100% dark chocolate for normal adults should not exceed 50 grams, while other weak, pregnant women, children and other special groups should reduce the intake as appropriate.