Origin: Cacao beans, chocolate, coffee beans, guarana berries, and some tea leaves
Also Known As:
xantheose
diurobromine 3
7-dimethylxanthine
Overview: Theobromine is a bitter, crystalline alkaloid extracted from the leaves and seeds of the cacao plant. Theobromine is used as a diuretic and a nerve stimulant as it is closely related to caffeine. Theobromine is used as a vasodilator, a diuretic aid, and a heart stimulant. It is also used to help treat high blood pressure, provided energy boosting effects, and helps to safely reduce body fat levels.
Unlike caffeine, theobromine has three methyl groups instead of two, and the presence of an additional methyl group slows the clearance of theobromine from the body. Thus, theobromine is a longer acting substance than caffeine. The recommended dosage for theobromine depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions.
Common Dosage: 350 mg to 1000 mg
