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Specimen compound organic compoundPlate I

Theobromine

Nested hairline contours trace the electron density of one computed shape of theobromine, teal at the edge warming to amber over the atoms.
fig. 1Theobromine · electron density · PubChem CID 5429, computed 3D conformer
Formula
C7H8N4O2
Molar mass
180.167 g/mol
PubChem CID
5429
InChIKey
YAPQBXQYLJRXSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

↑ raised 1 finding · – no difference found

01 · the evidence, ordered

What the evidence says

Fig. 2 Theobromine CHEBI:28946 2 endpoints 2 findings
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02 · findings

What theobromine moved, and by how much

  • MD mean difference. Brackets: the interval as reported.
  • Dose studied: as its paper gave it.
  • Evidence strength: computed from the study. How it is computed
  1. Flow-mediated dilationMoved: no difference foundEvidence: LimitedPaper: PMID 293306602019
    Who
    Overweight and obese men and women aged 45-70 years with HDL-C below the 50th percentile of the Dutch population; fasting measurement after 4 weeks of each treatment period
    Dose studied
    500 mg theobromine per day in a 20 mL drink at breakfast for 4 weeks, versus placebo drink, crossover with 4-week washout

    In the fasting condition, theobromine consumption did not change FMD, brachial artery diameter, and RHI.”

    Quoted verbatim from Theobromine consumption does not improve fasting and postprandial vascular function in overweight and obese subjects.crossover · 4 weeksPermalink
  2. HDL cholesterolMoved: raisesEffect, as reportedMD0.04[0.003 to 0.07]Evidence: LimitedPaper: PMID 297976952018
    Who
    Overweight and obese healthy men and women with HDL-C below the 50th percentile of the Dutch population; fasting values after 4 weeks of each treatment period
    Dose studied
    500 mg theobromine per day for 4 weeks versus placebo, randomised double-blind crossover

    Four weeks theobromine supplementation did not affect fasting cholesterol efflux capacity (+0.4 percentage point (pp); 95% CI: −2.81, 3.57; p = 0.81), but significantly increased HDL‐C concentrations (+0.04 mmol L−1; 95% CI: 0.003, 0.07; p < 0.05).”

    Quoted verbatim from Theobromine Does Not Affect Fasting and Postprandial HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity, While It Decreases Fasting miR-92a Levels in Humans.crossover · 4 weeksPermalink

No dose is advised.

  • MD mean difference. Brackets: the interval as reported.
  • Dose studied: as its paper gave it.
  • Evidence strength: computed from the study. How it is computed

03 · identity

Structure

Charge
0
2D depiction
None stored
SMILES
Cn1cnc2c1c(=O)nc(=O)n2C

04 · on the label · 566 products

Labelled products

Source: NIH DSLD · Ingredient: theobromine · 566 products · Declared amount per serving: 1.9–400 mg

365 labels state an amount201 do not

  • 'MericaRed, White & Boom Cherry Bootlegger100 mgper 11 gDSLD:327228
  • 'MericaRed, White & Boom Napalm Jalapeno Margarita200 mgper 9.25 gDSLD:332822
  • 'MericaRed, White & Boom Orange Man Bad100 mgper 11.25 gDSLD:332824
  • 'MericaRed, White & Boom Sour Apple Rebellion100 mgper 11.5 gDSLD:332825
  • 'MericaRed, White & Boom Teddy's Grape Melons100 mgper 11.35 gDSLD:332826
  • 'MericaZ-Bomb Citrus Fallout100 mgper 9.55 gDSLD:332829
  • 'Merica LabzF-Bomb Cat Scratch Fever100 mgper 7.55 gDSLD:316263
  • 'Merica LabzF-Bomb F Your Feelings100 mgper 8.7 gDSLD:316265
  • 'Merica LabzF-Bomb Fruit Cocktail100 mgper 8 gDSLD:316264
  • 'Merica LabzF-Bomb Sour Pucker UP Buttercup100 mgper 8.75 gDSLD:327302
  • 'Merica LabzF-Bomb Upside Down Pineapple100 mgper 7.75 gDSLD:316266
  • 'Merica LabzRed White & Boom Back In Black Lemonade100 mgper 10.3 gDSLD:271113
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Label record: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · CC0

05 · the record

Sources

21

papers screened for theobromine

admitted
3
read and discarded
8
not read yet
10

The screening record, every paper and why

Documented interactions
None reported

Sources cited

2 papers · 2 findings

1 admitted at screening, no finding yet

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