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Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid, but when levels get too high, it can quietly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline.
There are many reasons why chocolate seems so good
Chocolate’s major active ingredient is cocoa, a significant source of the stimulant theobromine so will help to give you a boost. Chocolate also contains the mood-enhancing stimulant phenethylamine – this is thought to be the same neurotransmitte that gives you a runners high and makes you feels so great when you fall in love. Both theobromine and phenethylamine stimulate dopamine production – which is the ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter.
chocolate is also high in sugar and caffeine both of which will give you a quick energy boost – great you may think, however this will always result in an energy crash as your blood sugar levels attempt to right themselves and this crash will lead to cravings meaning you just can’t say no to another bar.
Cocoa beans that make chocolate are grown in countries where pesticides use is unregualted meaning that chocolate is full of pesticide residue.
There is some good news however chocolate is high in antioxidants – this only applies to the very dark kind, with a minimum of 70% cocoa solids, not cheap bars full of fat and sugar.
So if you really can’t resist a bit of chocolate keep to the dark stuff and opt for organic and keep it as a treat – I actually have what I call chocolate Sundays – I leave it alone in the week but have a weekly chocolate treat on Sundays.
Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid, but when levels get too high, it can quietly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline.
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US Custom changes Aug 29 2025
Every US shipment, regardless of value or content, must now undergo full entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Our lab partners are working hard to reduce the impact of these new customs procedures on returning US bound test samples.
Unfortunately this change may impact your test results turnaround time
Transit times may be longer due to increased customs processing.
Samples may be delayed or held while clearance is completed.
If you have already sent back your sample and it is directly affected by these customs delays, our team will contact you individually to advise on the next steps.
We know how vital timely testing is for you and we greatly value your understanding while these changes take effect.
We expect the situation to improve as customs processes adjust, and we will provide updates as this develops.
Please do not return samples to the laboratories that may arrive after Wednesday 27th March and up to and including Monday 2nd April.
The laboratories are closed from the 28th March – 2nd April for the Easter Holiday.