1 interaction related to ceremonial cacao
Raw or ceremonial cacao carries a somewhat higher load of biogenic amines such as tyramine than fully processed chocolate. Dietary analyses show that the tyramine content of cocoa and chocolate is generally low, and there is no documented human case of a hypertensive crisis from cacao on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The sensible approach is moderation with raw or ceremonial cacao rather than blanket avoidance, reviewed with your prescriber.
