MARMELS PROTEIN CHOCOLATE

The Science Behind the Bar

Every ingredient exists because of daily challenges most people face.

Our bars are intentionally formulated based on research to support health.

Three Daily Challenges. Four Main Ingredients. Chocolate that Works Better.

DAILY CHALLENGE 01

Most people aren't eating enough protein.

The government's recommended amount is designed to keep you alive — not to help you thrive.

The USDA's RDA for protein was set to prevent deficiency in sedentary adults. For anyone who moves their body, wants to maintain muscle as they age, or simply wants to stay fuller longer — it's not enough. Sports nutritionists and researchers widely agree the real daily target is 1g of protein per pound of body weight.

The average American woman consumes just 46g daily. Falling short means slower recovery, gradual muscle loss, persistent hunger, and the kind of structural deterioration in joints, skin, and gut that most people simply blame on aging.

"We've combined two of the most effective protein sources in nutrition science to address both sides of this problem: fast-acting whey for muscle synthesis, and hydrolysed collagen for deep structural repair."

46g
Average daily protein intake for American women — well below what an active lifestyle demands
1g
Per pound of body weight — the evidence-backed daily target for active individuals
2x
How much more protein active people need vs. the bare government minimum

NHANES Dietary Survey · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017 · USDA Dietary Reference Intakes

INGREDIENT 01 — OUR ANSWER

Organic Whey Protein Isolate

The gold standard protein source — complete, fast-absorbing, and proven across decades of sports science.

Complete Amino Acids

All 9 essential amino acids your body can't produce alone. Its high leucine content triggers muscle protein synthesis — the biological driver of recovery and growth after exercise.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017

Fast Recovery

Fast Recovery Rapidly digested and absorbed — ideal in the post-workout window when muscles are primed to repair. Consistently outperforms slower proteins in clinical head- to-head studies.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009 · Nutrients, 2018

Fewer Cravings

Boosts satiety hormones including GLP-1 while suppressing ghrelin (the hunger hormone). You stay fuller longer — and consume fewer calories without feeling like you're restricting.
Nutrition & Metabolism, 2010 · Obesity Reviews, 2012
INGREDIENT 02 — OUR ANSWER

Grass-Fed Collagen

The structural protein your body makes less of every year after 25 — and one whey alone can't replace.

Joints & Connective Tissue

Delivers glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline — the exact amino acids cartilage and tendons are built from. Clinical trials show measurable reductions in joint pain in active people.
Current Medical Research & Opinion, 2008 · Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism, 2019

Skin from the Inside Out

Double-blind studies show oral collagen peptides increase elasticity, reduce wrinkle depth, and improve hydration after 8–12 weeks. Structural improvement — not surface-level.
Skin Pharmacology & Physiology, 2014 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Gut Integrity

Glycine supports the intestinal lining — the barrier between your gut and bloodstream. A stronger gut wall means better digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune resilience.
Nutrients, 2017 · Amino Acids, 2020
DAILY CHALLENGE 02

Refined sugar is quietly
wrecking your metabolism.

Americans eat more than three times the recommended daily amount —
and it's hidden in almost everything.

Refined sugar has a glycaemic index of 65 — high enough to spike blood glucose fast, trigger
an insulin surge, and leave you crashing 90 minutes later reaching for something sweet again.
It's an engineered cycle. Because every gram is stripped of fibre, minerals, and phytonutrients
in processing, it delivers pure metabolic cost with zero nutritional return.

Over time, this erodes insulin sensitivity, promotes fat storage, and fuels the metabolic
dysfunction behind obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Half of all US adults
now have diabetes or prediabetes.

77g

Average daily added sugar for Americans — 3× the WHO's recommended maximum of 25g

GI 65

Glycaemic index of refined sugar — the number behind energy spikes, crashes, and cravings

50%

Of US adults now have diabetes or prediabetes — largely driven by chronic refined sugar intake

CDC National Center for Health Statistics · American Heart Association, 2023

INGREDIENT 03 — OUR ANSWER

Organic Coconut Sugar

Sweetness without the spike — and unlike refined sugar, it actually gives something back to your body.

Lower Glycemic Impact

GI of ~35 vs. refined sugar's 65. Natural inulin fibre slows glucose absorption and blunts post-meal blood sugar spikes. Steady energy, no crash, no rebound cravings.
Food Chemistry, 2015 · Nutrition Journal, 2011

Real Micronutrients

Minimal processing retains naturally occurring potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron — plus polyphenols. None of these survive the refining of conventional white sugar.
Food & Nutrition Research, 2016

Prebiotic Gut Support

Inulin nourishes beneficial gut bacteria rather than spiking blood glucose — actively supporting the microbiome that regulates immunity, metabolism, and mood. Not something you'll find in conventional chocolate.
British Journal of Nutrition, 2013 · Nutrients, 2018

Organic Coconut Sugar

  • Minimally processed, from flower sap
  • Retains trace minerals (Iron, Zinc, Calcium)
  • Contains inulin (prebiotic fiber)
  • Lower glycemic index
  • Complex caramel flavor
  • Sustainable crop
VS

Refined Sugar

  • Heavily processed, chemically bleached
  • Stripped of nutrients, empty calories
  • Zero fiber
  • High glycemic index, rapid spikes
  • One-dimensional sweetness
  • High environmental impact
DAILY CHALLENGE 03

Your body is running low on antioxidants.

And it's not your fault. The modern food system quietly stripped them out.

Over the past century, industrial farming practices have depleted soil nutrients by up to 40%. This means the fruits and vegetables we eat today contain significantly fewer vitamins, minerals, and protective compounds than those our grandparents consumed.

Meanwhile, our exposure to oxidative stress has skyrocketed—from pollution, processed foods, and chronic stress. The result? A widening gap between what our bodies need and what our diets provide.

9 in 10

Americans don't get enough antioxidants from diet alone

80%

Decline in nutrient density in modern produce since 1950

#1

Leading cause of chronic inflammation and premature aging

CDC National Center for Health Statistics · American Heart Association, 2023

INGREDIENT 04 — OUR ANSWER

Organic Cacao

The most antioxidant-dense food on Earth — more than blueberries, açaí, and green tea combined.

Antioxidant Power

Raw cacao contains over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries, with an ORAC score of 98,000 per 100g.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011

Heart Health

Flavonoids in cacao improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
American Heart Association, 2018

Brain Function

Theobromine and phenylethylamine naturally boost mood, focus, and cognitive performance without the crash.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2013

MARMELS PROTEIN CHOCOLATE

Three Daily Challenges

One Bar

Built on science. Crafted to taste like an indulgence.
Every ingredient earns its place.

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