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Theobromine, formerly known as xantheose, is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, with the chemical formula C7H8N4O2. It is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant, and the kola (or cola) nut. It is classified as a xanthine alkaloid, which also include the similar compounds theophylline and caffeine. The compounds differ in their methylation.
Despite its name, the compound contains no bromine—theobromine is derived from Theobroma, the name of the genus of the cacao tree, (which itself is made up of the Greek roots theo ("god") and broma ("food"), meaning "god food" with the suffix -ine given to alkaloids and other basic nitrogen-containing compounds.
Theobromine is a slightly water-soluble (330 milligrams per litre (0.00019 oz/cu in)), crystalline, bitter powder. Theobromine is white or colourless, but commercial samples can be yellowish. It has a similar, but lesser, effect to caffeine in the human nervous system, making it a lesser homologue. Theobromine is an isomer of theophylline, as well as paraxanthine. Theobromine is categorized as a dimethyl xanthine.
We extract the pure essence of our favourite psychoactive substance, cocoa powder! We first use methanol and magnesium hydroxide with the cocoa powder, evaporate to a dry mass, then use dichloromethane to extract the solids. We dry and evaporate off the solvent, then crystallise using diethyl ether to produce theobromine as a powder.
http://www.balancedhealthtoday.com http://www.balancedhealthtoday.com/xeneplex.html In addition to stimulating the enzyme system, the theobromine, theophylline, and the caffeine in coffee all have physiological effects. Among these are; · the dilation of blood vessels and bile ducts, · the relaxation of smooth muscles, and · the increase of bile flow. The palmitates, compounds in the coffee that actually stimulate glutathione-S-transferase, also cause increased bile flow. In addition to that, the quart of water in your intestines stimulates what is called the visceral nervous system. The visceral nervous system is the nervous system that orchestrates what is called peristalsis, the weak force that moves materials through the intestines. Additionally, at leas...
Chem1090 Vlog Theobromine Student ID: 42734734 The University of Queensland
Hey Yerba Mate Family, Let's talk about those excitatory compounds called Xanthines. They give us energy, clarity, and even act as antioxidants in some cases. We'll focus on yerba mate, chocolate, and green tea. Open discussion, so please call in if you'd like to contribute. Tomorrow (5/12) at 6PM EST. Hope to see you there! If you can't make it, check back at http://youtube.com/circleofdrink for the recording. Salud! Dave Mate http://circleofdrink.com
http://www.superfoodhealthyliving.com/article-Marine-Phytoplankton.html Cacao contains subtle amounts of caffeine and theobromine. However, experiments have shown that these stimulants are far different when consumed raw than cooked. Consider the following: Experimental provings of chocolate by Homeopaths indicate its stimulating effect when cooked. One experiment conducted with a decoction of roasted ground cacao beans in boiling water produced an excitement of the nervous system similar to that caused by black coffee, an excited state of circulation, and an accelerated pulse. Interestingly, when the same decoction was made with raw, unroasted beans neither effect was noticeable, leading the provers to conclude that the physiological changes were caused by aromatic substances re...
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https://livecortex.com - The ultimate nootropic for productivity and focus. In this video, we'll explore a nootropic compound called Theobromine. Found typically in the popular drink Yerba Mate, Theobromine packs a powerful punch of mental energy and clarity.
This doodle vid explains why dogs can't eat chocolate: The reason dogs can't eat chocolate is because chocolate contains relatively high amounts of a chemical called theobromine, which is chemically similar to caffeine. Theobromine is toxic to both humans and animals (especially dogs), but dogs are particularly susceptible to its toxicity because they cannot efficiently metabolise theobromine. To put this into perspective, the half life of theobromine in humans is around 2-3 hours, whereas in dogs, its about 18 hours. This means humans can metabolise theobromine almost 9 times more effectively than dogs.. The fatal dosage of theobromine for dogs is between 250mg-500mg/ kg body weight, but theobromine poisoning will occur at a much lower dosage, usually around 5mg/ kg body weight. Th...