What Is Cacao?

No, I don’t mean cocoa. I mean cacao.

1. Mood — serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine. Cacao contains the mood improver, anandamide. Another mood-enhancing compound found in cacao is PEA or phenethylamine, which triggers the release of endorphins and pleasurable opium-like neurochemicals. Cacao boosts brain levels of serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical.
2. Energy & Productivity — Mineral-rich cacao energizes the body without overstimulating the nervous system, giving you incredible long-lasting energy! Create loads of energy and combat fatigue with one of the highest concentrations of magnesium found in this natural food source. Cacao appears to improve cognitive function and prevents Alzheimer’s! A Harvard study by Dr. Gary Small, showed that middle-aged people who drank two cups a day had improved memory and increased blood flow to the brain.