Tag: Theobromine vs caffeine

Gram for gram, pure raw cacao boasts significantly higher antioxidant content than coffee, challenging the long-held belief that coffee is the ultimate superfood beverage. But is pure cocoa better than coffee when considering factors like energy, side effects, and overall nutritional value?

While cacao isn't a psychoactive substance like ayahuasca or psilocybin, it does contain a potent mix of 'bliss chemicals' and stimulants that increase heart rate and boost mood. This combination of compounds, particularly theobromine, is what creates the distinct feeling, or 'buzz,' often associated with consuming pure cacao.