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Can eating chocolate cause palpitations?

Q: can eating chocolate cause palpitations?

: Chocolate does have caffeine in its makeup and that is a well-known cardio stimulant. In some but not all cases it may trigger rhythm abnormalities. If it does, I would suspect other issues with the heart conduction system.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Chocolate does have caffeine in its makeup and that is a well-known cardio stimulant. In some but not all cases it may trigger rhythm abnormalities. If it does, I would suspect other issues with the heart conduction system.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

Can eating chocolate cause palpitations?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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