Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Chocolate Addiction Causes Decreased Muscle Endurance and Apathy in a Healthy Young Adult Male: A Case Report

Abstract

Alexandru Dan Grigore

Despite evidence supporting various benefits of chocolate, studies have revealed an association between chocolate addiction and depression. However, the causal link remains elusive. Depression is a psychiatric disorder accompanied by various symptoms, including fatigue and apathy. This case illustrates how chocolate addiction decreases the daily push-up performance, both as muscle endurance and motivation to follow the daily push-up routine. As decreased muscle endurance and lack of motivation express fatigue and apathy, respectively, the case suggests a causal link between chocolate addiction and depression. Although the case consists entirely in selfobservation, it used reliable measures as demonstrated by other studies.