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User score
Mostly negative25% positive0% mixed25% negative50% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What Cacao Powder does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
No specific effects reported yet.
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for Cacao Powder is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
5-10 gdaily
100 g provides 499 mg magnesiumas reported
2.5 tablespoonsas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
No side effects reported so far.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Vive! Cacao powder - 5-10g per day for cardiovascular health and increased blood flow”
“Cacao powder has ton of magnesium in it, with 100 grams providing up to 499 mg of magnesium”
“You can also get a good dose of magnesium from a good (organic) cacao powder.”
“Cacao Powder,”
Top discussions (4)
- Most of us are likely not getting enough magnesium, and dark chocolate and cacao are not just good sources, they are VERY good sources of magnesium. ↗
- Here is my vitamin and supplement stack which I have been taking (with some recent modifications) for the last 2 years. Roast me. ↗
- 12 Months Of Self-Experiments To Improve Libido And Testosterone ↗
- Which form of magnesium for stress and anxiety and what dose? ↗
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate