A neurotransmitter called anandamide (n-arachidonoylethanolamine),
has been isolated in cacao in quantities significant enough to
affect the brain. Anandamide is a cannabinoid naturally found in the
human brain. Anandamide is a lipid (fat) known as "the bliss
chemical" because it is released while we are feeling great. Raw
chocolate is exceptionally high in natural anandamide.
MAO Inhibitors = More Serotonin
MAO inhibitors actually produce favorable results when consumed by
allowing more serotonin and other neurotransmitters such as
anandamide, dopamine, etc. to circulate in the brain. MAO inhibitors
may help to facilitate youthening and rejuvenation. MAO inhibitors
make one younger as they allow more neurotransmitters to remain in
the bloodstream.
A primary phenomenon that separates children from adults is the
level of neurotransmitters in the blood and bodies of children.
Generally, as one remains on the
planet longer and longer, the level of neurotransmitters decreases.
This creates physical rigidity, less creativity, less joy, and more
aging! Cacao, being an MAO inhibitor, keeps plenty of
neurotransmitters in circulation and thus stops this phenomenon from
ever occurring.
