Xocai powerfully combines the rich health properties of chocolate and the antioxidant rich Acai Berry to form the most effective health-rich drink in the world.

Chocolate dates back to the Olmec Indians around 1500 B.C. The Mayans and Aztecs used chocolate in a royal drink called Xocolatl, "Drink of the gods." King Montezuma the second, king of the Aztecs, was a great conquer. In 1502 Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) was the largest and most powerful city on the continent. Conquering new lands meant longer and more difficult journeys, however, the Aztecs had a powerful secret... the drink of the gods. In the words of King Montezuma himself, "The divine drink builds up resistance and fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink permits a man to walk for a whole day without food."

From antiquity to the present, chocolate has been one of the most beloved products, and for more than 90% of its history chocolate has been consumed as a beverage. Although many health benefits have been attributed to chocolate during its 3,500-year history, the full extent of its contributions to human health is only now being brought to light through modern technology and research.

The shocking good news is that dark chocolate is packed with potent antioxidants. Cacao beans contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds making it one of the most complex food substances on Earth. The essential antioxidant properties in cocoa powder are known as favonoids. Research has demonstrated that favonoids play an important role in protecting the cacao or coco plant. Further research has concluded that these same natural protective compounds in cacao beans, when consumed by humans, maintain health by protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Xocai delivers the optimum amount of antioxidants found in the all-natural cocoa powder.

Acai(ah-sigh–ee) is a high-energy berry harvested from a special Amazon palm tree, deep in the Amazon rain forest. Acai berries contain amino acids, essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, and 9), and higher amounts of antioxidants than any other fruit. The acai berry has over 14 times more antioxidants than raw spinach, and 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine. Xocai is the perfect blend of powerful health-necessary ingredients and the smooth, delicious taste of chocolate.

The effects of antioxidants on your health

Antioxidant is a classification that includes vitamins A, C and E, the mineral selenium, and other beta-carotene rich substances. Together these substances are thought to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke and other diseases.

Antioxidants serve to deactivate molecular particles called free radicals. Free radicals usually come in the form of the oxygen molecule which has a tendancy to become "oxidized" in the body. This natural cellular process creates free radicals, which can sometimes become toxic. Free radicals can also be created by exposure to various environmental factors such as tobacco, poor air quality, ultraviolet rays and radiation. Unchecked, these free radicals can cause damage to cell walls, and other cellular structures within the cells. Over a long period of time, research has shown that free radical damage can become irreversible and lead to the serious diseases listed above.

Antioxidants eliminate free radicals before they get a chance to do harm in your body. Research on antioxidants is continually increasing but studies to date have shown that higher levels of antioxidants slow or prevent the development of arterial blockages, a complicated process involving the oxidation of cholesterol. In addition, antioxidants may also reduce the collection of plaque on arterial walls, reduce the chances of cancer and stroke.

There are a lot of antioxidant products availible today and there is wide spread confusion about the quality and effectiveness of each. The American Heart Association recommends obtaining natually-occuring antioxidants in whole foods, verses taking antioxidant supplements. The American Heart Association even claims that taking antioxidant supplements may cause damage to the body. Xocai is a whole food source rich, natually-occuring antioxidants!

How can I tell the effectiveness of all the antioxidant products out there?
The antioxidants in any food are measured by its capacity to absorb free radicals. ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbence Capacity) values as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture measure the capacity of a food to absorb oxygen free radicals. There are a lot of antioxidant beverages out there these days, all varying in ORAC values and their ability to actually help your body reduce free radicals. Here's how Xocai compares, but actually, there is no comparison!

PRODUCT	ORAC VALUE
Xocai	94,000
Young Living	42,000
Mona-vie	37,000
Xango	17,000 to 21,000
Noni	17,000 to 21,000
Himalayan Goji	17,000 to 21,000
Agel	15,000 to 17,000

Apart from being the most powerful and effect antioxidant beverage on the planet, Xocai is also very smooth and delicious. You'll want to drink it just because of the exotic, smooth taste of chocolate, only found in Xocai, the drink of the gods.