Theobromine: Unwrapping the ‘food of the gods’ molecule in chocolate – NaturalNews.com

Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid and mild stimulant derived from the cacao bean. Its name comes from the cacao tree’s genus, Theobroma, which is Greek for “food of the gods.” The most abundant source of theobromine is the cacao bean, with concentrations highest in raw beans (up to 25 g/kg) and dark…