Deep Roots: The History, Meaning, & Science of Cacao

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The articles below are grounded in peer-reviewed research from independent clinical trials. Each piece links directly to its sources so you can read the science yourself.

Cacao and Stress: What the Research Shows

Mental stress acutely damages blood vessel function. A 2021 clinical trial found that high-flavanol cacao protects your blood vessels in real time during periods of stress.

Cacao and Stress: What the Research Shows

Mental stress acutely damages blood vessel function. A 2021 clinical trial found that high-flavanol cacao protects your blood vessels in real time during periods of stress.

The Biggest Cacao Study Ever Conducted

In 2022, a 21,442-person clinical trial called COSMOS produced the strongest evidence yet that cocoa flavanols reduce cardiovascular death by 27%. Here's the full story.

The Biggest Cacao Study Ever Conducted

In 2022, a 21,442-person clinical trial called COSMOS produced the strongest evidence yet that cocoa flavanols reduce cardiovascular death by 27%. Here's the full story.