Side Effects of Cocoa

Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. This statement is true for most things. Cocoa is no exception here. There may be some side effects of taking a cocoa supplement that you should know about. Cocoa does contain caffeine.

If you are used to a lot of caffeine (most Americans are), you can expect minimal difficulties here. You most likely won't even feel the caffeine except for an increase in energy. Those who are caffeine sensitive should watch out though.

If you take a lot of cocoa, you may experience:

• Faster heart rate
• Increase in urination
• Difficulty sleeping
• Nervousness
• Constipation
• Upset stomach
• Headaches

If you are allergic to cocoa, do not take a cocoa supplement. If you see symptoms of an allergic reaction, discontinue use. If you are pregnant or nursing, normal daily amounts are okay but taking a cocoa supplement is not advised. Doses above 200 mg of caffeine during pregnancy are bad for your baby.

If you have acid reflux, you may not want to take a cocoa supplement because it could worsen your condition. Those who are known to have anxiety may not react well to the extra caffeine. If you have heart conditions that require your intake of caffeine to be low, do not take a cocoa supplement. If you are having surgery soon, do not take cocoa supplements.

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Kelp Weight Loss Reviews

Many people who have suffered a thyroid imbalance due to low iodine have turned to sea kelp in order to cure this problem. For this particular issue, kelp really does work. Here are some results people have noticed from taking sea kelp. These results are summarized from here.

After taking kelp for a few months, this person experienced increased energy, some weight loss, and no side effects.

This person immediately started seeing results such as thicker and stronger hair and weight loss. They did notice acne though as a side effect. This was discussed in a previous post. Acne from taking sea kelp means that you are getting too much iodine. She lowered her dose and the acne went away.

This person noticed faster hair growth, some weight loss, and increased energy as a result of taking kelp for five months.

Deciding whether to add kelp to your daily routine is up to you. You would most likely benefit from kelp if you do not eat a lot of salt in your diet and you are still over weight and can't seem to get the extra weight off. There is nothing wrong with trying it out if you believe your thyroid needs to be regulated.