80Noir Ultra – White Papers in Chocolate & Wellness
White Papers in Chocolate & Wellness
Evidence-based insights at the intersection of science, wellness and chocolate.
Welcome to 80Noir Ultra’s White Paper Series, a curated collection of research-driven reports exploring how dark chocolate influences mind, body and performance.
Each week, a new paper is released covering one aspect of chocolate’s impact on human wellbeing - from cardiovascular and cognitive function to stress regulation, hormonal balance and athletic recovery.
These papers are designed for: wellness professionals, coaches and therapists; food and beverage brands; hospitality; schools; corporates; and anyone who values credible, actionable research grounded in real-world application.
About the Author
Carole Armitage
Founder & Chief Chocolate Officer, 80Noir Ultra
Wellness Consultant & Research Writer
For over twenty years, I’ve used dark chocolate as a core part of my own wellness toolkit - from managing burnout and stress during a career in banking, to creating 80Noir Ultra, a brand re-educating the world on the true benefits of chocolate.
My work bridges scientific evidence and lived experience, transforming what many view as indulgence into a reliable tool for calm, focus and wellbeing. These white papers bring together peer-reviewed research, nutritional science and psychological insight, so that chocolate can finally take its rightful place in wellness, not guilt.
Available White Papers
Dark Chocolate & Wellness
A deep exploration of how high-cocoa dark chocolate supports cardiovascular, neurological and emotional health.
- The key bioactive compounds in dark chocolate and their roles in vascular and brain health
- Evidence on mood regulation, stress reduction and anti-inflammatory pathways
- The history and psychology behind chocolate as a wellness ritual
- Practical, evidence-based recommendations for integrating chocolate into daily life
- How to identify genuinely health-supportive chocolate - and what to avoid
Dark Chocolate & Physical Performance
How cocoa flavanols enhance blood flow, reduce fatigue and improve endurance in athletes and active individuals.
- How nitric-oxide pathways from flavanols improve oxygen efficiency and endurance
- Research from Kingston University & JISSN on cycling and team-sport performance
- The impact of dark chocolate on recovery, inflammation and muscle function
- Practical guidance for integrating dark chocolate into training or recovery nutrition
- Real-world applications for coaches, wellness brands and performance cafés
Coming Soon
A new white paper released every week, exploring the deeper relationship between dark chocolate and whole-person health:
- Dark Chocolate & Mental Health
- Chocolate, Gut Health & Inflammation
- Children, Sugar & Hot Chocolate
- Women, Hormones & Dark Chocolate
- Workplace Performance & Cognitive Focus
- Sleep, Evening Rituals & Cocoa
- Ethics, Sourcing & Wellness
How It Works
Each white paper is professionally written, fully referenced and designed for practical application in wellness, hospitality, education and corporate settings.
- One new paper released weekly
- £111 per white paper - digital PDF download
- Fully referenced with accessible summaries for non-specialists
- Corporate or ongoing access available (licensing, team distribution or partnership pricing)
Email: carole.armitage@80noirultra.com
Partner or License Our Research
If you’re a brand, wellness organisation or hospitality group seeking:
- Sugar-reduction and cacao-based reformulation strategies
- Product R&D informed by real data
- White-label research under your brand
- Staff wellness education or chocolate-focused workshops
80Noir Ultra offers Research & Consultancy partnerships tailored to your needs.
Why This Matters
Chocolate has been misunderstood for centuries - worshipped for pleasure, dismissed for health. At 80Noir Ultra, we’re restoring it to what it always was: a functional food for balance, focus and vitality.
Every white paper supports that mission - giving you the science, the application, and the inspiration to make change in your business, practice or daily life. Because wellness should taste as good as it feels. 🍫
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