FAQs

THE COCOA EXCHANGE® is excited to introduce VITALIZE™, a new wellness product line featuring two innovative products: Rich Chocolate Protein Smoothie Mix and Super Berry Protein Smoothie Mix.
Both Protein Smoothie Mixes feature 20 grams of energy-enhancing, plant-powered protein per serving along with 350 milligrams of cocoa flavanols to help people feel good from the inside out.
Here are the answers to a few anticipated customer and Curator questions about these powerful new products. If you or your customers have any additional questions, please contact Customer Service.

Q: What are cocoa flavanols?

A: Cocoa flavanols are good-for-you, plant-derived phytonutrients. No other food on earth can match the unique blend of flavanols found in cocoa. That’s why experts refer to the cocoa bean as nature’s most surprising super fruit.
The scientists at Mars and at leading universities around the world have been studying cocoa flavanols for over 20 years. This research has resulted in over 150 scientific papers – making it one of the most highly-researched plant-based nutrients in the world. Among those papers are over 30 clinical studies proving that cocoa flavanols promote healthy blood flow and help maintain healthy circulation.
When your blood is circulating properly, vital organs from your head to your toes, including your heart and brain, get the oxygen and nutrients they need to help you feel and stay your best.

Q: How do cocoa flavanols work?

A: Cocoa flavanols help increase nitric oxide, a powerful super molecule that your body naturally produces to keep your blood vessels healthy and strong. This contributes to the health of your cardiovascular system. By helping to maintain healthy blood vessels and flexible arteries, blood can travel more smoothly throughout your body. Healthy blood flow supports the delivery of vital oxygen and nutrients to your brain to keep it nourished and performing at its best.