Cacao
Mood Enhancer
Source:
Theobroma cacao from Peru
Benefits:
Mood Support
Holistic Approach:
Cacao is rich in magnesium (which can help reduce stress and promote sleep) and contains compounds that may support mood.
Synergistic Components:
Research Assessment:
1,204 Studies and Counting-
Flavanol-rich chocolate acutely improves arterial function and working memory performance counteracting the effects of sleep deprivation in healthy individuals
Journal of Hypertension -
Dietary natural cocoa ameliorates disrupted circadian rhythms in locomotor activity and sleep-wake cycles in mice with chronic sleep disorders caused by psychophysiological stress
Nutrition Journal -
Dark chocolate consumption reduces stress and inflammation
Loma Linda Adventist Health Sciences Center