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theobromine and Anxiety

theobromine has been researched along with Anxiety in 2 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.

Anxiety: Feelings or emotions of dread, apprehension, and impending disaster but not disabling as with ANXIETY DISORDERS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Drugs that reduce anxiety may be mediated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate in the brain because (i) potent anxiety-reducing drugs are also potent inhibitors of brain phosphodiesterase activity; (ii) dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate has the ability to reduce anxiety; (iii) the methylxanthines show significant anxiety-reducing effects; (iv) theophylline and chlordiazepoxide produce additive anxiety-reducing activity; and (v) there is a significant correlation between the anxiety-reducing property of drugs and their ability to inhibit phosphodiesterase activity in the brain."3.65Cyclic adenosine monophosphate phosphodiesterase in brain: effect on anxiety. ( Beer, B; Chasin, M; Clody, DE; Vogel, JR, 1972)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Thorsell, A1
Johnson, J1
Heilig, M1
Beer, B1
Chasin, M1
Clody, DE1
Vogel, JR1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for theobromine and Anxiety

ArticleYear
Effect of the adenosine A2a receptor antagonist 3,7-dimethyl-propargylxanthine on anxiety-like and depression-like behavior and alcohol consumption in Wistar Rats.
    Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research, 2007, Volume: 31, Issue:8

    Topics: Adenosine A2 Receptor Antagonists; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Anxiety; Behavior, Animal; Central Ner

2007
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate phosphodiesterase in brain: effect on anxiety.
    Science (New York, N.Y.), 1972, Apr-28, Volume: 176, Issue:4033

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety; Barbiturates; Brain; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chlordiazepoxide

1972