What Are anti-oxidants? An antioxidant is a healthy chemical compound that prevents the oxidation of other chemicals. Oxidation is a natural reaction that occurs in our bodies in which the atoms in an element lose electrons and the reactivity of the element is correspondingly increased. Oxidation causes free radicals, which are unbalance, destructive molecules inside our bodies. Antioxidants protect the body from free radical damage. The presence of antioxidants in the body can "mop up" free radicals before they damage other essential molecules (source: Wikipedia). Free Radicals. Free-Radicals in our Bodies that have been Linked to 200 Different Degenerative Diseases! Free radicals come from Sunlight, Stress, Toxins, Pollution, X-rays, Radioactivity, Airline travel, Medications, Food additives, Environmental Chemicals, Synthetic materials, Household cleaners, Solvents, Pesticides, Herbicides, and especially from smoking. ORAC - (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) ORAC Values refer to the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of a food to subdue oxygen free radicals, as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By testing the ability of foods and other compounds the USDA is able to determine the antioxidant capability of each compound. Food (3.5 ounces)ORAC VALUE Xocai Chocolate.. 26,000 Acaii Berry .... 18,500 Dark Chocolate.... 13,000 Prunes 5770 Pomegranate 3307 Raisins ....... 2830 Blueberries 2400 Blackberries 2036 Garlic 1939 Kale 1770 Cranberies 1750 Spinach 1260 Red Grapes 739 Tomatoes 189 To get as much ORAC value out of 1 cup of Xocai Chocolate, You'd need to eat: 7 pounds of raw Spinach OR 13 pounds of Red Grapes OR 51.5 pounds of Tomatoes The ingredients of Xocai. The cocoa powder in Xoçai is an unprocessed, all-natural, Cocoa powder from the Ivory Coast. The Açai berries are harvested from a special Amazon palm tree. Açai berries contain higher amounts of antioxidants than any other fruit Raw, unprocessed, non-alkalized, chocolate. Raw, unprocessed, non-alkalized, chocolate contains the following healthy chemical compounds: Anandamide (a neurotransmitter known as "the bliss chemical") Arginine (cardiovascular function, cholesterol, nature's aphrodisiac) Dopamine (a neurotransmitter affecting reward, learning, pleasure) Epicatechins (antioxidants/anti-cancer) Histamine (anti-allergen) Magnesium (for healthy heart function) Phenylethylamine (PEA) (ability to focus attention and stay alert) Polyphenols (anti-cholesterol, antioxidants/anti-arthritics) Salsolinol (anti-stress neurotransmitter) Serotonin (natural antidepressant) Tryptophan (anti-depressant amino acid) Tyramine (antihypertensive) SCIENTIFIC TESTING Health Benefits of Flavonoid Rich Dark Chocolate in Double blind, peer reviewed & published clinical studies by major Universities have shown the following about Dark Chocolate (and Xocai is even better): Helps stop Inflammation of the Joints: (Cox 2 inhibitor) Appetite Suppressant before meals (weight loss) Appetite Stimulant with meals (weight gain) Increases Serotonin Levels (depression) Lowers Gum Disease and Cavities (keep your teeth) Improves Cardio Vascular Function (heart attacks) Increases Respiratory Function (asthma, breathing) Decreases LDL bad Cholesterol (causes strokes) Helps Control Blood Sugar for Diabetes Helps Regulate High Blood Pressure Antihistamine (allergies) Sexual Stimulant like (Viagra) Helps with Chronic Fatigue (increases energy levels) High in Fiber for Regularity in your Stool Helps Control Heart Burn (like Zantac) Essential Oils for our Bodies (replaces fish oil) Helps our Skin Helps our Liver Function Studies Show Pancreas Benefits Studies Show Cancer Benefits Helps our Kidney Function Dr. Norm Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School on cocoa research said, The mounting scientific evidence is extraordinary... This is a scientific breakthrough that could well lead to a medical breakthrough. Xocai cocoa, unprocessed powder, combined with the Acai berry are the number one and number two highest antioxidants on the planet. Larry King loves this product. To learn more about it go to www.mxi.myvoffice.com/25408. It's high energy, no caffiene, appetite supressant, loweres bad cholesterol and raises the good, lowers blood pressure, reduces the swelling due to arthritis, and helps the body regulate insulin levels. That's to name only a few of the benefits of this cocoa and berry combined. www.mxi.myvoffice.com/25408