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theobromine and Aging

theobromine has been researched along with Aging in 13 studies

Theobromine: 3,7-Dimethylxanthine. The principle alkaloid in Theobroma cacao (the cacao bean) and other plants. A xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than THEOPHYLLINE and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, pp1318-9)
theobromine : A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator.

Aging: The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"High uric acid (UA levels have been correlated with a reduced risk of many neurodegenerative diseases through mechanisms involving chelating Fenton reaction transitional metals, antioxidant quenching of superoxide and hydroxyl free radicals, and as an electron donor that increases antioxidant enzyme activity (e."4.91The Role of Uric Acid and Methyl Derivatives in the Prevention of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders. ( Camandola, S; Cutler, RG; Edelhauser, MA; Malott, KF; Mattson, MP, 2015)
"The possible modulatory effect of the functional LMN diet, rich in theobromine, polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids, on the catecholaminergic and cholinergic neurotransmission, affecting cognition decline during aging has been studied."3.81Catecholaminergic and cholinergic systems of mouse brain are modulated by LMN diet, rich in theobromine, polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids. ( Benítez, S; Bolea, I; Esteban, G; Fernández-Fernández, L; Giralt, M; Hidalgo, J; Morelló, JR; Ramírez, B; Reguant, J; Solé, M; Sun, P; Unzeta, M; Valente, T, 2015)
" Urine samples were collected for 24 h after dosing and analysed for caffeine and eleven of its metabolites by high-performance liquid chromatography."2.66Comparison of the urinary metabolite profile of caffeine in young and elderly males. ( Blanchard, J; Jonkman, JH; Sawers, SJ; Tang-Liu, DD, 1985)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (61.54)18.7374
1990's2 (15.38)18.2507
2000's1 (7.69)29.6817
2010's2 (15.38)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fernández-Fernández, L1
Esteban, G1
Giralt, M1
Valente, T1
Bolea, I1
Solé, M1
Sun, P1
Benítez, S1
Morelló, JR1
Reguant, J1
Ramírez, B1
Hidalgo, J1
Unzeta, M1
Cutler, RG1
Camandola, S1
Malott, KF1
Edelhauser, MA1
Mattson, MP1
Sachse, KT1
Jackson, EK1
Wisniewski, SR1
Gillespie, DG1
Puccio, AM1
Clark, RS1
Dixon, CE1
Kochanek, PM1
de Toledo-Morrell, L1
Morrell, F1
Fleming, S1
Cohen, MM1
Aldridge, A1
Neims, AH1
Dormehl, IC1
Jordaan, B1
Oliver, DW1
Croft, S1
Kellner, H1
Petkov, VD1
Belcheva, S1
Stoyanova, V1
Petkov, VV1
Schiffman, SS1
Warwick, ZS1
Soffietti, MG1
Nebbia, C1
Valenza, F1
Amedeo, S1
Re, G1
Parnetti, L1
Ciuffetti, G1
Mercuri, M1
Lupattelli, G1
Senin, U1
Blanchard, J1
Sawers, SJ1
Jonkman, JH1
Tang-Liu, DD1
Dreyer, H1
Keussen, M1
Wojtek, L1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Brain Changes in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea[NCT05368077]70 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-05-14Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for theobromine and Aging

ArticleYear
The Role of Uric Acid and Methyl Derivatives in the Prevention of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders.
    Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2015, Volume: 15, Issue:21

    Topics: Aging; Animals; Caffeine; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Mammals; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Theobrom

2015

Trials

5 trials available for theobromine and Aging

ArticleYear
SPECT monitoring of improved cerebral blood flow during long-term treatment of elderly patients with nootropic drugs.
    Clinical nuclear medicine, 1999, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Aging; Brain; Cerebellum; Cerebrovascular Circulation; Cognition; Cross-

1999
[Treatment of cerebral degenerative symptoms due to age. Double blind trial on the effect of Juston (author's transl)].
    MMW, Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 1975, Jan-24, Volume: 117, Issue:4

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Aging; Ascorbic Acid; Cachexia; Central Nervous System Diseases; D

1975
The role of haemorheological factors in the ageing brain: long-term therapy with pentoxifylline ('Trental' 400) in elderly patients with initial mental deterioration.
    Pharmatherapeutica, 1986, Volume: 4, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Aging; Blood Viscosity; Cerebrovascular Circulation; Dementia; Erythrocyte Deformability; Fema

1986
Comparison of the urinary metabolite profile of caffeine in young and elderly males.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 1985, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aging; Caffeine; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Humans; Male; Random Allocation; Theobromi

1985
[Experience with Cosaldon retard in double blind studies].
    Deutsches medizinisches Journal, 1969, May-27, Volume: 20, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Aging; Brain; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Clinical Trials as Topic; Geriatrics; Humans; Nicotin

1969

Other Studies

7 other studies available for theobromine and Aging

ArticleYear
Catecholaminergic and cholinergic systems of mouse brain are modulated by LMN diet, rich in theobromine, polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Food & function, 2015, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetylcholinesterase; Aging; Alzheimer Disease; Animals; Cacao; Catechol O-Methyltransferase; Cell D

2015
Increases in cerebrospinal fluid caffeine concentration are associated with favorable outcome after severe traumatic brain injury in humans.
    Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aging; Brain Injuries; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Depressants; Central Nervous System S

2008
Pentoxifylline reverses age-related deficits in spatial memory.
    Behavioral and neural biology, 1984, Volume: 42, Issue:1

    Topics: Aging; Animals; Choline; Cues; Discrimination Learning; Male; Memory; Mental Recall; Orientation; Pe

1984
Relationship between the clearance of caffeine and its 7-N-demethylation in developing beagle puppies.
    Biochemical pharmacology, 1980, Jul-01, Volume: 29, Issue:13

    Topics: Aging; Animals; Caffeine; Dealkylation; Dogs; Female; Kinetics; Theobromine; Theophylline; Xanthines

1980
Effects of nootropic agents on the performing of active two-way avoidance tasks in young and old rats.
    Acta physiologica et pharmacologica Bulgarica, 1990, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Aging; Animals; Avoidance Learning; Male; Meclofenoxate; Memory; Piracetam; Psychotropic Drugs; Rats

1990
Use of flavor-amplified foods to improve nutritional status in elderly patients.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1989, Volume: 561

    Topics: Aged; Aging; Amiloride; Bretylium Tosylate; Caffeine; Flavoring Agents; Humans; Inosine; Inosine Mon

1989
Toxic effects of theobromine on mature and immature male rabbits.
    Journal of comparative pathology, 1989, Volume: 100, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aging; Animals; Body Weight; Male; Myocardium; Rabbits; Testis; Theobromine; T

1989