Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs now offers 99% Theobromine, the most concentrated cacao bean extract possible. Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant and is the "feel good" ingredient in chocolate. It is also found in a number of chocolate-free foods such as tea, kola nut, and acai berries. Despite its name, it contains no bromine. "Theobromine" is derived from "Theobroma", the name of the genus of the cacao tree (which is itself made up of the Greek words "theo" (god) and "brosi" (food), meaning "food of the gods"). Theobromine can be utilized for several beneficial effects. ***These vegetable-derived capsules (Vegan, Kosher and Halal certified) are filled on hand-operated equipment and only pure, unadulterated herbal extract is contained in the capsules. No nuts or shellfish are processed in the facility. There are no magnesium stearates, fillers, gelatin, silicates, gluten, corn, wheat, rice, yeast, starch, titanium dioxide, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives. Capsules produced with high speed equipment in herbal and dietary supplement "factories" generally contain several other ingredients, including powdered lubricants called STEARATES (which can greatly diminish an herb or supplement's absorption into the body). Check their labels! Barlowe also bottles his products in glass as he believes chemical vapors can vent from plastic containers and contaminate the contents and that glass is better for the environment. Caution: This herbal extract is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! Cocoa and chocolate products may be toxic or lethal to dogs and other domestic animals such as horses, because these animals metabolize theobromine much more slowly than humans. Do not feed this product to dogs or horses! Theobromine is also high in purine (uric acid) and if taken regularly, it is possible that it can contribute to the onset of gout in those prone to this illness. For more information, contact Barlowe at BarlowesHerbalElixirs. The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to three times a day without food. Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight.