Cacao

What it is

We use organic roasted cacao nibs that contain Theobroma.

What it does

Mood support

Why we love it

Cacao is rich in magnesium and contains theobromine. Theobromine is one of the elements that your body turns caffeine into. It's a vasodilator, meaning it gets the blood to pump. Unlike caffeine, theobromine is mainly fat soluble so it peaks more slowly than caffeine in the blood.

Source

Theobroma cacao from Peru

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
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Cacao