To most people chocolate is ambrosia. The food of the Gods! This sweet treat has great power over humans! It has the power to make you feel great when you're feeling down to give you energy during the 4:00pm energy crash. But, did you know that little piece of chocolate could also boost brain power as well? Yes. It is the flavanols in the cocoa that stimulates the brain. A study made at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia discovered dark chocolate, milk chocolate and carob effects concentration, response time, and recall.