Chocolate and Pain Tolerance

Eggleston, Kristina M.; White, Theresa L.

doi:10.1007/978-1-61779-803-0_32

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“…In fact, labor was associated with activation of nuclear factor-kappa B and will be increased the prostaglandin ( 22 ). Endogenous opioids cause a euphoric mood and lower pain sensitivity by interacting with neurotransmitter systems ( 9 ), creating an analgesic effect to decline the pain. Another possible mechanism of dark chocolate reduced the labor pain, may be the mechanism of polyphenols' antioxidant and cortisol-lowering actions, have been proposed.…”

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“…In addition, a chocolate intervention rich in polyphenols decreased salivary cortisol levels, which is known to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis ( 24 ). Given that the HPA axis is involved in pain and stress-related disorders ( 9 , 24 ), the reduction in cortisol and polyphenols' antioxidant caused by chocolate consumption may contribute to the pain-regulating effects of cocoa.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Dark chocolate, for a vast array of therapeutic purposes, such as analgesia or pain treatment, by both ancient societies and modern medicine, lends credence to the possibility that dark chocolate has beneficial health effects ( 9 ). Chocolate's hedonic sensory appeal likely triggers endorphin and cortisol production, like other pleasant-tasting or "loved" meals ( 10 ).…”

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Effectiveness of Dark Chocolate and Carrot Juice on Perceived Labor Pain During Stage 1 of Birth Delivery Among Primigravida: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Fadria,

Alchalidi,

Abdurrahman

et al. 2024

Med Arch

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Background: Dark chocolate and carrot juice may positively decline the pain. However, there is a lack evidence the impact of combination dark chocolate and carrot juice on labor pain during stage 1 of birth delivery among primigravida. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of dark chocolate and carrot juice on perceived labor pain during stage 1 of birth delivery among primigravida. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with participants who received dark chocolate (n=30), carrot juice (n=30), and control group (n=30). Pain level was assessed by using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) before the intervention and at 30 hours after intervention. The Chi-square and one-way analysis of variance tests and general equational model were used. Results: Data were collected and analyzed before and after 60 minutes of intervention. Our results showed a significant interaction between the group and time, with both groups independently ameliorating labor pain. Conclusion: Dark chocolate and carrot juice therapies independently lowered pain labor in primigravida mothers, making them a viable treatment for advanced pain labor.

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