It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without somebody writing an article about the chemistry of chocolate. That person might as well be me. So without further ado, let’s discuss theobromine, a molecule that ...

Theobromine is a lesser-known compound found primarily in cacao beans, tea, and some plant foods. Most people first encounter it through chocolate and cocoa products. However, its effects on the human ...

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In a new study, people with higher levels of theobromine (a compound found in dark chocolate) in their blood had a biological age that was lower than their chronological age. This could be thanks to ...

In honor of Valentine's Day, I am posting an updated version of an earlier, favorite piece about the chemistry of chocolate: The Latin name for the cacao tree - the tropical plant source of all things ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study linked higher levels of theobromine, a ...

A new study suggests that theobromine — a compound in dark chocolate — may be linked to slower biological aging.

Valentine's Day 2026: Chocolate has long been associated with pleasure, indulgence and celebration, particularly during Valentine’s Week and Chocolate Day. Beneath its sweetness, however, lies a ...

A new study from King’s College London suggests that theobromine, a natural compound in cocoa, may help slow biological aging by influencing DNA methylation and telomere length. Researchers found that ...

Scientists and dietitians have been quietly building a case for dark chocolate as one of the more surprisingly beneficial ...