Cacao or Cocoa powder contains several minerals including calcium, copper, magne-sium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. All of these minerals are found in greater quantities in cocoa powder Cocoa powder is rich in avonoids, a type of phenolic acid cocoa powder can contain up to 10%
Key Benefits
– much higher levels of the famous chocolate antioxidants (oligomeric procynanidins,resveratrol and the polyphenols: catechin and epicatechin)
– vitamin C, phenethylamine
– Omega 6 fatty acids
– Tryptophan & Serotonin
Cacao is the highest whole food source of magnesium, which relaxes muscles, improves peristalsis in the bowels and relaxes the heart and cardiovascular system. The dark choco-late antioxidants have been clinically proven to literally dissolve plaque built up in the arteries which helps in reversing heart disease and causes naturally lower blood pressure. Also, various other vitamins and minerals in raw cacao benefits the cardiovascular system
