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Theobromine
Limited research so far
A gentle stimulant related to caffeine, found mainly in cacao. Often discussed in relation to mood and mild alertness.
Often discussed in relation to
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Theobromine is a naturally occurring methylxanthine, in the same chemical family as caffeine, found in cacao and chocolate and, in smaller amounts, in tea; NIH PubChem catalogues it as compound CID 5429.
Source: NIH PubChem
Foods and products containing it
Cacao
Guaraná
Yerba mate
Hot chocolate / cocoaOften considered alongside
References
- NIH / NLM PubChem: Theobromine
Reference for the substance’s identity. This does not establish a health benefit or a product’s composition.