Health benefits of methylxanthines in cacao and chocolate
One may wonder why methylxanthines are so abundant in beverages used by humans for
centuries, or in cola-drinks that have been heavily consumed since their appearance. It is …
centuries, or in cola-drinks that have been heavily consumed since their appearance. It is …
Evaluation of xanthine derivatives in chocolate–nutritional and chemical aspects
R Matissek - Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung und …, 1997 - Springer
Organic substances containing nitrogen are widespread throughout the whole of the natural
world. Also included amongst these are the methylxanthine derivatives caffeine …
world. Also included amongst these are the methylxanthine derivatives caffeine …
[HTML][HTML] The relevance of theobromine for the beneficial effects of cocoa consumption
E Martínez-Pinilla, A Oñatibia-Astibia… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Cocoa consumption began in America and in the mid sixteenth Century it quickly spread to
Europe. Beyond being considered a pleasant habit due to its rich sweet lingering taste …
Europe. Beyond being considered a pleasant habit due to its rich sweet lingering taste …
The toxicology of cocoa and methylxanthines: a review of the literature
SM Tarka, HH Cornish - CRC critical Reviews in Toxicology, 1982 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years there has been a growing concern over the presence of pharmacologically
active agents and natural toxicants in our food supply. Regulatory agencies have taken the …
active agents and natural toxicants in our food supply. Regulatory agencies have taken the …
Theobromine and the pharmacology of cocoa
BB Fredholm, HJ Smit - Methylxanthines, 2011 - Springer
The effects of theobromine in man are underresearched, possibly owing to the assumption
that it is behaviourally inert. Toxicology research in animals may appear to provide alarming …
that it is behaviourally inert. Toxicology research in animals may appear to provide alarming …
Health benefits of methylxanthines in neurodegenerative diseases
A Oñatibia‐Astibia, R Franco… - Molecular nutrition & …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Methylxanthines (MTXs) are consumed by almost everybody in almost every area of the
world. Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine are the most well‐known members of this …
world. Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine are the most well‐known members of this …
Methylxanthines are the psycho-pharmacologically active constituents of chocolate
HJ Smit, EA Gaffan, PJ Rogers - Psychopharmacology, 2004 - Springer
Rationale Liking, cravings and addiction for chocolate (“chocoholism”) are often explained
through the presence of pharmacologically active compounds. However, mere “presence” …
through the presence of pharmacologically active compounds. However, mere “presence” …
Caffeine consumption through coffee: Content in the beverage, metabolism, health benefits and risks
J dePaula, A Farah - Beverages, 2019 - mdpi.com
Caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine) is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the
world, acting by means of antagonism to adenosine receptors, mainly A1 and A2A. Coffee is …
world, acting by means of antagonism to adenosine receptors, mainly A1 and A2A. Coffee is …
Cocoa and chocolate: composition, bioavailability, and health implications
AT Borchers, CL Keen, SM Hannum… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2000 - liebertpub.com
Chocolate and cocoa are extensively used in many cultures. Although their composition has
been studied, the functional significance of the components has not been as well defined …
been studied, the functional significance of the components has not been as well defined …