Cacao is one of the richest sources of magnesium, which is a heart
as well as brain mineral. Cacao is also a great source of serotonin,
dopamine, and phenylethylamine, three well-studied
neurotransmitters, which help alleviate depression and are
associated with feelings of well being.
Cacao contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO Inhibitors) that
improve our mood because they allow serotonin and dopamine to remain
in the bloodstream longer without being broken down.
Cacao contains anandamide which delivers blissful feelings. Cacao
also contains B vitamins, which are associated with brain health.
All this makes cacao a natural prozac! Cacao and Cacao products are
happy foods. Cacao (the food all chocolate is made from) is the best
natural source of magnesium (alkalinity), iron (circulatory system
support), and chromium (blood sugar normalizer).
Blood sugar irregularity has been linked to every psychological
disturbance from moodiness to schizophrenia. Mean, aggressive
behavior has been identified by alternative medicine practitioners
and herbalists for decades as indicative of being biologically too
acidic. Alkaline minerals like magnesium help alkalize our tissues,
thus creating more calm and relaxed behavior. Cacao contains the
minerals that assist with normalized blood sugar as well as
alkalinity..
Cacao is a rich source of anandamide (the bliss chemical).
Anandamide makes us feel euphoric and happy. Cacao also contains PEA
compounds that are similar to those chemicals we release when we
fall in love. Cacao is also the highest natural source of
antioxidants. In addition, cacao has the highest content of vitamin
C of any known nut or seed (cacao is a tropical nut).
