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.
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