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Higher Theobromine Levels Linked to Slower Aging, Study Finds

4/13/2026

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King’s College London researchers report that higher blood levels of theobromine correlate with slower biological aging in about 1,600 adults.
The study measured theobromine levels and linked them to DNA aging markers.
Dr. Ramy Saad (King’s College London) led the study.
The researchers plan to explore how theobromine interacts with other cocoa compounds while emphasizing overall diet quality.

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King’s College London researchers report that higher blood levels of theobromine correlate with slower biological aging in about 1,600 adults.
The study measured theobromine levels and linked them to DNA aging markers.
Dr. Ramy Saad (King’s College London) led the study.
The researchers plan to explore how theobromine interacts with other cocoa compounds while emphasizing overall diet quality.