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    theobromine

    US /ˌθi:ə'broʊmi:n/

    ・

    UK /ˌθɪə'brəʊmi:n/

    A1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA bitter crystalline alkaloid present in cacao and chocolate.
    Theobromine is a naturally occurring compound found in chocolate.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA toxic compound for some animals, especially dogs and cats, causing illness or death if ingested in sufficient quantities.
    Theobromine is toxic to dogs and cats.

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    This Much Will Kill You

    03:41This Much Will Kill You
    • The same chemical, theobromine, can kill us, too.

      The same chemical, theobromine, can kill us, too.

    • Our bodies metabolize theobromine more effectively, though, with 1,000 milligrams per kilogram being lethal to humans, which is the equivalent of 85 full-sized chocolate bars at once.

      Our bodies metabolize theobromine more effectively, though, with 1,000 milligrams per kilogram being lethal to humans, which is the equivalent of 85 full-sized chocolate bars at once.

    B1

    Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?

    03:22Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?
    • It all has to do with a molecule called theobromine

      It all has to do with a molecule called theobromine

    • It all has to do with a molecule called theobromine, which is made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and

      It all has to do with a molecule called theobromine, which is made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and

    B1

    Why Do We Love Chocolate? - Instant Egghead #61

    02:46Why Do We Love Chocolate? - Instant Egghead #61
    • We know that chocolate includes stimulants like caffeine and theobromine.

      We know that chocolate includes stimulants like caffeine and theobromine.

    B2

    The Science of Caffeine: The World's Most Popular Drug - Reactions

    02:26The Science of Caffeine: The World's Most Popular Drug - Reactions
    • Theobromine, paraxanthine, and theophylline.

      Theobromine, paraxanthine, and theophylline.

    • Theobromine increases oxygen and nutrient flow to the brain.

      Theobromine increases oxygen and nutrient flow to the brain.

    B2

    Foods You'll Regret Not Having During A Coronavirus Quarantine

    04:03Foods You'll Regret Not Having During A Coronavirus Quarantine
    • Reportedly, there's an alkaloid in cocoa called theobromine that may work at suppressing coughs, and not to state the obvious, but it's really quite delicious, certainly far tastier than your average cough syrup.

      Reportedly, there's an alkaloid in cocoa called theobromine that may work at suppressing coughs, and not to state the obvious, but it's really quite delicious, certainly far tastier than your average cough syrup.

    B2

    Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

    03:10Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas
    • Early studies suggest small doses of very dark chocolate, rich in antioxidants, theobromine and caffeine may make us happier, healthier and less stressed.

      Early studies suggest small doses of very dark chocolate, rich in antioxidants, theobromine and caffeine may make us happier, healthier and less stressed.

    B2