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More energy - Less caffeine
Chokkino contains only 11 mg of caffeine, so it is suitable for everyone: children, pregnant women and the elderly. In addition, cocoa contains the theobromine, a molecule similar to the caffeine but less aggressive and with a more lasting effect that provides slow-release energy
More well-being - Less stress
Cocoa stimulates serotonin, the hormone of the good mood, while coffee stimulates cortisol, the hormone of the stress. In addition, cocoa stimulates the release of anandamide, the molecule of the bliss, and phenylatilamine, the neurotransmitter of thefalling in love. All together these molecules contribute to our wellness, to make us feel good.
More taste - Less acidity
Cocoa is naturally bitter and acidic because it has a PH of 5.5/6. Live Better cocoa, on the other hand, has a neutral PH (7), which is why it is lovely even without sugar and is also tolerated by those to whom coffee causes stomach acidity. In fact, coffee has an acidic PH 5.5, and this is one of the reasons why many people causes acidity.
HOW CAFFEINE WORKS
Caffeine is the Most consumed psychoactive substance in the world why we believe provides us with energy. In fact, caffeine prevents adenosine (a neurotransmitter) from signaling to the brain when it needs to stop and rest. So the caffeine does not give us energy, simply tricks our brain Not making us feel tired.
Is caffeine bad for you?
Paracelsus' golden rule applies here as well "it is the dose that makes the poison", also confirmed by EFSA (European Food and Safety Authority) in its dossier on caffeine: if the recommended daily doses caffeine consumption is of no concern
Adults 400 mg
Pregnant and lactating women 200 mg
Children 3 mg per kg of body weight
Caffeine content
Chokkino Espresso/Long - 11 mg
Chokkino Extreme - 22 mg
CocaCola (330 ml) - 32 mg
Cup of green tea - 34 mg
Cup of black tea - 50 mg
Espresso coffee - 80 mg
Energy drink (250 ml) - 80 mg
American coffee - 90 mg