The Power of Cacao
This cacao is ethically sourced and fairly traded from South America, a higher amount of cacao butter is left in the formula leading to a rich source of healthy fats as well as an enhanced taste.
What are the benefits of cacao?
Cacao is rich in antioxidants and contains 40 times (!) more antioxidants than blueberries. As free radicals also age our bodies, cacao’s antioxidants contribute to slowing aging in ourselves.
Cacao is also rich in flavonoids, studies show regular consumption of cacao can lower blood pressure, improve blood flow and reduce risk of heart disease. Studies also show flavonoids to support memory, focus and prevent against age-related cognitive decline.
Traditionally cacao is known to open our hearts and promote feelings of openness, love and healing. This is due to the cardiac stimulus, theobromine, which increases blood flow stimulating the heart and relaxing blood vessels
Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron and one of the highest for magnesium. Cacao has more calcium than cow’s milk at 160mg per 100g vs 125mg per 100ml of milk. Cacao also contains zinc, potassium and chromium.
Cacao is a mood-boosting superfood stimulating the release of endorphins, serotonin and dopamine - key neurotransmitters for happiness, pleasure and stress relief.
What's inside?
Medicinal Herbs and Mushrooms
Lions Mane
A powerful nootropic known for its ability to enhance brain plasticity and function, while also supporting nervous system regulation. Studies show promise in improving cognitive function, mood and reduced stress both acutely and with regular daily use. Studies also show Lions Mane also has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effects.
Gotu Kola
A medicinal herb traditionally used in South East Asia, studies show Gotu Kola has important health benefits like anti-diabetic, wound-healing, antimicrobial, memory-enhancing, antioxidant, and neuroprotecting activities.
Gingko Biloba
Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species in the world with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. Studies show it to stabilise and improve cognitive performance by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain. Studies also show long term use appears to improve short term memory by reducing free radical production in the brain.
Ginger
Ginger adds flavour as well as benefiting gastrointestinal motility, gas, bloating, and nausea relief. Ginger is also an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon also adds flavour as well as being an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Studies show cinnamon may also improve insulin sensitivity and is beneficial for the aging brain.
Lacuma
Lacuma adds sweetness and a caramel flavour as well as being high in polyphenols and antioxidants.
