Read Comments Comments (1)

• Tekonline.org 10 years ago

  Tea has a caffeine-like stimulant called "Theophylline".
  
  [Cocoa has Theobromine. Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine, are chemical 'cousins'. Thus they all exert similar effects on the body, albeit with different potencie ...
  read full comment

  Tea has a caffeine-like stimulant called "Theophylline".
  
  [Cocoa has Theobromine. Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine, are chemical 'cousins'. Thus they all exert similar effects on the body, albeit with different potencies - with caffeine being the most potent]
  
  So if you have hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or glaucoma, go for the "caffeine-free" variety. Roobois for example is naturally stimulant-free and yet loaded with plenty of antioxidants, which are important for protection from cancer and certain inflammatory diseases.

  reply