Theobromine

Your intake

What each level of theobromine does

Approximate dose-response bands. Individual response varies — these are starting points, not prescriptions.

1. Severely lowYOU ARE HERE

   0 mg – 99 mg

   Well below target. Risk of deficiency symptoms tied to mood · circulation.

2. Insufficient

   99 mg – 300 mg

   Below the recommended daily target. Long-term adequacy not assured.

3. Adequate

   300 mg – 450 mg

   Daily target met. Standard nutritional support for mood · circulation.

4. Therapeutic

   450 mg – 600 mg

   Common for specific health goals. Check the evidence for your situation before sustaining this level.

5. Diminishing returns

   600 mg – +

   Past the point where extra intake typically helps. Evidence for further benefit is thin.

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About Theobromine

Cacao-derived methylxanthine; gentle stimulant, vasodilation, mood and focus without caffeine's jitters. Common dose 100–500 mg.

Role

Mood · circulation

Daily target

300 mg (TR)

Also called

theobromine