Origin: Derived from kucha and Cupuaçu
Also Known As:
1,3,7,9-Tetramethyluric acid
Temurin
Temorine
Tetramethyluric acid
Tetramethyl uric acid
Overview: Theacrine is a purine alkaloid found in Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) and in a Chinese tea known as kucha. It shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and appears to affect adenosine signalling in a manner similar to caffeine.
Common Dosage: 50 to 300 mg per day
