Theobromine
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Theobromine is a other — Alkaloid from cocoa, cola, tea, chocolate
What it does
Alkaloid from cocoa, cola, tea, chocolate
Where you'll see it
cocoa, cola, tea, chocolate
What the research says
FDA proposed ban on theobromine sodium salicylate in oral menstrual drug products
Benefits
Diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, heart stimulant, blood vessel dilator
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- Notes: FDA proposed ban on theobromine sodium salicylate in oral menstrual products
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the alkaloid found in cocoa, cola nuts, tea, and chocolate products, closely related to caffeine