From Cacao, Stress, and Adaptogens: Is Cacao an Adaptogen? WHAT are those?

solluciana soy
Jun 9
2 min read

Updated: Jun 13

Yes! I also call it an "adaptogenic vehicle" because it beautifully enhances the effects of other adaptogens.

Hello, how are you today?

Have you done your 20 breaths to reset your nervous system? Turned on your red light? Taken that hot–cold-hot shower?

Just kidding... or maybe not. :o

Today I want to talk about this trending nutritional topic: adaptogens.

What Are Adaptogens?

Adaptogens are natural compounds—like herbs, roots, fungi, or plant parts—that help the body adapt to stress, restoring balance (homeostasis) and improving our physiological response.

**Quick note: Stress pulls us out of our baseline state. It can be short-term (like intense exercise or emotional shock) and useful for survival, or chronic (like accumulated poor sleep or emotional overload) and harmful if prolonged.

AND, what Makes Them Special is that they are natural and non-toxic ;) + as it's name suggest, they adapt to you: they act according to your body's needs, restoring balance without side effects.

What are the main benefits they offer?

Reduce anxiety and fatigue
Improve sleep
Strengthen the immune system
Counteract insomnia effects
Enhance attention, endurance, and concentration
Balance the body against internal and external stress
Protect against free radicals (rich in antioxidants)

And while adaptogens support overall health and help regulate bodily systems, we can divide them into three types: Energoceuticals, Infoceuticals, and Organocuticals

Energoceuticals: are for boosting energy and reduce mental fatigue
Infoceuticals: are good for improve mental clarity, focus, and memory
Organocuticals: mainly help to balance emotions and promote well-being

Now, the Big Three Questions

How to incorporate them? Consciously. Start with your foundational habits:
- Quality rest
- Hydration
- Digital detox
- Less processed foods
  You can use them in cacao drinks, smoothies, soups... better integrated into real food than isolated capsules.
Why include them? We live in an environment where 90% of our habits are anti-biological. Our bodies are in constant stress mode and need tools to balance.
Which are the best? always Local ones. They're not only more affordable but also adapted to your environment, and your body recognizes them better.