TheobromineNutrition library
Theobromine
A mild stimulant from cacao, gentler than caffeine, with no specific pregnancy upper limit but typically consumed alongside caffeine in chocolate.
Trimester focus
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | Negligible at typical chocolate portions; no specific concern. | Crosses the placenta in small amounts; culinary portions are not a concern. |
| Second trimester | Remains a minor, mild stimulant at typical intakes. | No specific developmental concern at culinary amounts. |
| Third trimester | Still negligible at the portions modelled here. | No specific concern at modelled intakes. |