Nature’s treat
Adaptogens have been a part of medicinal culture for hundreds, even thousands, of years and with benefits like these, it’s easy to see why.
The science behind YumY
So how does Yumy work? We're here to reveal the science behind the magic and help you understand what your body needs.
Why we love Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate has earned its place among the healthy living community as a treat that doesn’t break the oath. From a single Yumy bar, or around 100g, you’re likely to get:
Around 170mg of antioxidants¹
11 whole grams of fiber¹
196% of your daily copper¹
85% of your daily manganese¹
66% of your daily iron¹
57% of your daily magnesium¹
Milk chocolate only consists of around half of all these values while white chocolate contains almost no iron or magnesium; though it does contain a healthy amount of antioxidants.
Our adaptogenic
selection
Now that you know all about our chocolate, it’s about time that we talk about what really makes our Yumy bars hit the spot; the adaptogens!
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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine and studies have shown improved calmness by significantly reducing cortisol levels with a daily intake of 2.5-6g for 1-2 months.²
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Cordyceps
Cordyceps has been linked to a significant improvement of VO2 max in individuals who exercised over a period of three weeks and has been identified as a ‘potential nutraceutical’.³
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Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane has seen a recent boost in popularity, thanks to studies suggesting links to a cognitive boost in healthy adults, aged 18-45, just 60 minutes after a 1.8g dosage.³
antioxidants
Antioxidants are molecules in your body which work to keep levels of ‘free radicals’ at a safe level. Whilst free radicals are pivotal for your immune system, too many in your system can lead to oxidative stress which can lead to the deterioration of cell structures, which has been found to have a direct link to the formation of cancer and arthritis, amongst other degenerative ailments.²
However, it’s also important to not eat too many foods that provide antioxidants as if their levels get too high, other detrimental effects can occur such as constipation or diarrhoea. A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts and yours truly will help keep antioxidants up and free radicals at bay.
Sources
- Gunnars, K. (2022) 7 proven health benefits of Dark Chocolate, Healthline.
- Adrian L Lopresti (2019) An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, National Library of Medicine.
- Cordyceps is a killer fungi with potential health benefits (2024) Cleveland Clinicle.
- Eisch, A.J. and Petrik, D. (2012) Depression and hippocampal neurogenesis: A road to remission?, Depression and Hippocampal Neurogenesis: A Road to Remission?
- Brincat, C. (2024) Is it possible to have too many antioxidants?
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