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theobromine and Chemical Dependence

theobromine has been researched along with Chemical Dependence 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.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hirsh, K1
Greden, JF1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for theobromine and Chemical Dependence

ArticleYear
Central nervous system pharmacology of the dietary methylxanthines.
    Progress in clinical and biological research, 1984, Volume: 158

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Body Weight; Caffeine; Central Nervous System; Diet; Dopamin

1984
Anxiety or caffeinism: a diagnostic dilemma.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1974, Volume: 131, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Cacao; Caffeine; Carbonated Beverages; Coffee; Diagnosis, Differential; Do

1974