Got a Cold? Have a Hershey’s!

Researchers at Imperial College London have determined that theobromine was up to one-third more effective than cough remedies at stopping persistent coughs. Theobromine, an alkaloid found in cocoa, has been previously shown to have a mild stimulant effect, as well as an ability to improve the mood.

posted by Chris on 23 November 2004 at 2153 in sci-tech

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