Cacao Disclaimer

Benefits of Raw Ceremonial Cacao:

Delicate but bitter, earthy, mushroomy and chocolate-rich taste
The cacao makes you feel happy, warm and relaxed.
The cacao improves the mood, relieves tensions, facilitates relaxation and calms you down.
The cacao enhances focus and concentration.
It enhances your motivation and provides you with grounded energy.
It allows you to stay focused and energised.
It helps you to relax and facilitates stress reduction.
It encourages staying present, grounded and connected and sharpening your senses.
It is ideal for ceremonial work.

Cacao is bitter:

100% pure cacao is bitter and earthy and has no added processed sweeteners. As with any bitter, too much can make you nauseous. We suggest drinking less than 2 to 3 ounces (57 to 85 grams) of cacao daily. Over time, as your body attunes to the cacao, you may need less cacao to feel the full effect. Less can be more. Pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Antidepressants:

Depending on the dose, SSRI antidepressants and anti-psychotics are incompatible with the MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) in cacao. Low to average amounts should be ok; people on higher doses should drink less cacao. Check with your doctor.

Heart Rate:

Our cacao will raise your heart rate slightly. If your heart rate increases could cause a medical problem; drink less. Check with your doctor.

Blood Pressure:

Many folks with low blood pressure tell Keith that our cacao (low-caffeine) stabilises their heart and helps them. Check with your doctor.

Other substances:

Our cacao increases blood flow to the brain by 30-40%, so any other substances in your blood will be amplified. 

Caffeine:

With a caffeine intolerance, people often ask if they can use cacao. The caffeine content of cacao varies widely amongst cacao varieties and cacao makers. Most find our cacao to have a very low to no-caffeine feel. We recommend skipping cacao for coffee.

Pregnant and nursing women:

We recommend not drinking pure-grade cacao during pregnancy.

Children:

Use less, according to the child's body weight. It depends on the child. They will let you know. Children who have had an appropriate amount of cacao are more focused.

Pets:

Natural cacao contains compounds that can kill dogs, cats, parrots, and horses. Don't let them eat it!