Cacao interactions with SSRI's

[Mystic0]

I have just aquired some ceremonial cacao, I am currently taking an SSRI Amitryptaline for nerve pain. A cacao guide recommended I stay away from it because it has interactions but, she couldn't explain why or how, I'm looking for anyone who can give further information and spread light on this topic.

I am most worried about Serrotonin syndome though I doubt this can happen as Cacao only has MAOI and low doses.

 

[benzyme]

theobromine doesn’t interact with serotonin reuptake transporters.
It is a substrate for CYP3A4, thus metabolized by MAO-A.

 

[Mystic0]

Do you mind elaborating? Its difficult to interpret your reply : (

 

[benzyme]

sorry.

theobromine doesn’t bind the same serotonin sites as SSRI’s, no contraindications.

 

[Mystic0]

So its safe to take Cacao if I'm on an SSRI? I'm assuming this is what you mean. I know it has direct conflicts with MAOI's

 

[benzyme]

correct.