Speed Reading — Chocolate - Level 6 — 500 wpm 

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A company in the USA has launched a chocolate powder that it says people can snort to get high. The product is based on the raw cocoa bean, which is where chocolate comes from. It is called Coko Loko and the company claims it provides a drug-free energy "high". Coco Loko is manufactured by a company called Legal Lean. Its CEO Nick Anderson explained how he came to market his product. He said he first heard about people snorting chocolate in Europe. He initially thought it was a hoax, but then he tried it and realized that it had commercial prospects. Mr Anderson told reporters that his company's chocolate product is, "probably equal to about two energy drinks".

The powder is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Many doctors are concerned about whether the powder is safe. Toxicology expert Dr Jason Russell warned that the product had the same risk factors as other energy supplements. He said there was a risk of increased blood pressure, insomnia and increased heart rate. The HuffPost website said it was concerned that the product does not have an official ingredients list, so users do not know what is in it. The website recommended that people eat chocolate instead of sniffing it to make sure they do not suffer any health problems. Mr Anderson said: "There are no health issues. It's been out two, three years. Everyone seems fine."

Comprehension questions
  1. What is the product based on?
  2. What is the name of the company that makes the product?
  3. What did the CEO initially think was a hoax?
  4. What prospects did the CEO realize the product had?
  5. How many drinks is the new product equal to?
  6. What are many doctors concerned about?
  7. What is Dr Jason Russell an expert in?
  8. What was the product likened to regarding risk?
  9. What kind of list does the product not officially have?
  10. For how long did the CEO say the product was out there?

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