BENEFITS OF CACAO

Ceremonial grade cacao is loaded with unique plant compounds known for their beneficial effects on human physiology. Results of studies that have been carried out provide significant evidence that regularly drinking ceremonial grade cacao not only helps reduce stress and anxiety but also helps us feel calmer and more peaceful, making it THE MEDICINE for change, healing, meditation and creativity.

Drinking ceremonial grade cacao helps with…… Calming the nervous system, enhances creativity, increases blood circulation, cognitive function, better mental-health, cardiovascular health, inflammation, energy levels, strengthens bones, skin health, reduces the risk of cancer, reduces high blood pressure, improves metabolic health, it's an antidepressant, relieves fatigue, helps relaxation and contentment, mental agility, prolonged focus, makes blood clots that cause strokes rare, keeps skin smoother in advanced years, helps symptoms of PMS, motivation, deepens meditation and inner work, clears stuck and blocked emotions, euphoric connection to self, others and nature, enhances libido.

Ceremonial grade cacao is loaded with plant compounds, antioxidants, and essential minerals. Magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, chromium, potassium phosphorus, vitamin C and B complex vitamins, Theobromine, Tryptophan, Phenylethylamine (PEA) Anandamide.

THEOBROMINE has been proven to lower blood pressure increase serum HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and enhances lung functioning by opening air vessels via smooth muscle relaxation. Theobromine also enhances cognitive function by increasing blood flow and oxygenation to the brain and doubles as an antioxidant capable of mitigating oxidative stress and reducing inflammation. For those that love exercise theobromine also blocks add adenosine receptors, enabling a short-term increase in muscular contractility.

TRYPTOPHAN an essential amino acid and the sole precursor for the neurotransmitter serotonin, commonly known as the feel-good chemical. Serotonin is well known for its ability to combat stress and improve our mood by promoting the feelings of comfort, contentment, happiness and relaxation. Serotonin can also improve sleep provide relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety, modulate pain thresholds and increase our sense of emotional well-being.

PHENYLETHYLAMINE (PEA) better known as the love drug for its association with infatuation, this is the compound your brain releases naturally when you're falling in love. PEA stimulates the central nervous system to release the bodies natural opium like compounds called endorphins. This is like the sensation of orgasm. PEA also signals the body to promote the sensation of alertness, focus, mental strength, lifts mood, speeds up metabolism and boosts memory.

ANANDAMIDE Sanskrit word meaning the bliss molecule is best known for its role in producing the feeling of happiness. Anandamide is an endogenous cannabinoid found naturally in cacao and the human brain. While Anandamide won't leave you in a mind altered state, its happiness producing effect does offer some protection against stress related psychiatric diseases including major depression, generalised anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anandamide also plays a role in memory, appetite, sleep and pain relief.

MAGNESIUM every cell in the body contains this mineral and requires it to function. Magnesium helps increase energy, calms nerves, aids in digestion, and relieves muscle aches and pains among a whole host of other benefits.

COPPER a mineral required for biological process such as iron transport glucose metabolism and infant growth and brain development.