Theobroma cacao, the Latin name for chocolate, means “Food of the Gods” for a reason. It’s a heavenly way to lift your performance. There are also some major health benefits of chocolate.

We’re not talking about junk chocolate in candy bars and sweet desserts; dark chocolate has a long history as a healing plant, a mood enhancer, and even an aphrodisiac (!!). So you’re in luck: you can indeed use high-quality chocolate to take delicious control of your biology.

You’ve probably read that chocolate affects your brain by causing the release of the “happiness neurotransmitters” serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. Like coffee, chocolate is also a potent source of polyphenol antioxidants, which can fight damaging free radicals and protect your mitochondria.

But experienced chocolate hackers also know chocolate to be a useful tool for improving performance in lesser-known ways. In fact, cacao exerts a systemic effect on the body, with benefits ranging from improved blood flow and cognition to beneficial alterations in gut bacteria!

Here are some of the most important benefits of chocolate (besides taste…):

1. Chocolate for a better mood

2. Chocolate makes you eat less

3. Chocolate for a healthy heart

4. Chocolate for glowing skin and sun protection

5. Chocolate may lower inflammation

6. Chocolate is a prebiotic

7. Chocolate for anti-aging

Doesn't chocolate have caffeine?

Yes, but in much smaller amounts than coffee. So much less, you could probably eat a square or two of dark chocolate before bed without any trouble falling asleep. Sleep Deep Functional Chocolate has incredible functional ingredients that improve your sleep quality and duration. You won't need any toxic sleep aids or confusing sleep supplements of questionable quality.

What is your sleep worth to you?

SleepDeep tonight.