Theobromine is the active ingredient in Chocolate and it occurs only in Cacao. Caffeine and Theobromine are related and have a similar structures, but are very different chemicals with different properties, effects and origins. There are of course, some Chocolate products that have extra caffeine, but it does not occur naturally in Chocolate.
Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, found in chocolate, as well as in a number of chocolate-free foods made from theobromine sources including the foliage of the tea plant, the kola or cola nut, and acai berries. Theobromine is a water insoluble, crystalline, bitter powder; the colour has been listed as either white or colourless. It has a similar, but lesser, effect to caffeine, making it a lesser homologue.
Theobromine has similar effects to caffeine but is slightly weaker. Therefore, theobromine has a lesser impact on the human central nervous system than caffeine. Though, theobromine stimulates the sensitivity to a greater degree.
Theobromine has also been identified as one of the compounds contributing to chocolate’s reputed role as an aphrodisiac. As it is a myocardial stimulant as well as a vasodilator, it increases heartbeat, yet it also dilates blood vessels, causing a reduced blood pressure.
Dosage: 300mg – 500mg daily. -When can I feel it?- Works within an hour.