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Can You Take Melatonin and Theobromine Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Theobromine is a mild CNS stimulant that may counteract melatonin's sleep-inducing effects.
How to arrange timing
Avoid theobromine in the evening if using melatonin for sleep.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Baggott et al., 2013, Psychopharmacology
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.