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theobromine

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about 1 year ago reesetee said:

A bitter, colorless alkaloid, derived from the cacao bean, found in chocolate products and used in medicine as a diuretic, vasodilator, and myocardial stimulant.

From Greek theo- (comb. form of theós, "god") + brōma "food"

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