Cocoa Powder, Cacao Powder, and Cocoa Extract are all concentrated derivatives of the cacao bean, which is the base ingredient in chocolate. All three are processed slightly differently--and thus possess slightly different nutrient profiles--but they are all known to contain small amounts of the compounds caffeine, theobromine, and phenylethylamine (PEA), which can promote feelings of well-being and alertness. Multiple studies have demonstrated that cocoa supplementation can enhance memory and cognitive function and reduce fatigue--while also boosting mood and reducing anxiety--to a greater extent than consuming caffeine in isolation. 1
Coconut Milk Powder is a natural creamer that is dairy and lactose free. It has a nice, smooth flavor as well as health benefits. It is rich in Medium Chain Triglycerides which is a great source of energy for the body and brain. Many people who stick to low carb or ketogenic diets supplement with medium chain triglycerides for a quick source of energy that does not spike blood sugar.
Lion's Mane 8:1 Fruiting Body Extract is derived from a medicinal mushroom. Lon's Mane has been used for thousands of years to improve brain health and energy. Many recent studies suggest that Lion's Mane has the ability to increase brain derived neurotrophic factor. This enables this powerful mushroom to regrow brain cells and heal brain neurons.
Cordyceps 8:1 Fruiting Body Extract is derived from the Cordyceps genus of mushrooms that has long been touted in traditional Chinese medicine for possessing medicinal properties. The use of the fruiting body results in a higher quality product than use of the mycelium, and the "8:1" figure indicates that the product is highly concentrated, requiring eight parts of raw material to make one part of the resulting extract. Cordyceps has been reported to have adaptogenic properties--meaning that it helps the body adapt to stress--as well as energy-boosting effects. Long-term supplementation studies in humans are sparse, though animal studies have shown promising signs of potential anti-fatigue and anti-depressant effects. The mechanisms underlying these effects are currently unclear, though it is thought that the bioactive compound cordycepin may have impacts on stress-related inflammatory pathways, neurotransmitter synthesis, turnover, and function, and cellular energy metabolism. 4
Sunflower Lecithin is an amphiphilic compound that helps to increase the absorption and utilization of many nutrients. It helps to combine water soluble and fat soluble nutrients for increased absorption.
Pink Himalayan Salt has been added to our Mushroom Cacao formulation for a couple of reasons. Firstly, a small amount of salt smooths and adds depth to the flavor of cocoa and cacao. Second, pink himalayan salt contains 72 or more minerals that help nourish our bodies.
Research:
Cocoa extract with high content of flavan 3-ols, procyanidins and methylxanthines
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35153329/
Effects of medium-chain triglycerides on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25636220/
Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24266378/
Cordycepin for Health and Wellbeing: A Potent Bioactive Metabolite of an Entomopathogenic Medicinal Fungus Cordyceps with Its Nutraceutical and Therapeutic Potential
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7356751/
