Sub-Chronic Consumption of Dark Chocolate Enhances Cognitive Function and Releases Nerve Growth Factors: A Parallel-Group Randomized Trial

Sub-Chronic Consumption of Dark Chocolate Enhances Cognitive Function and Releases Nerve Growth Factors: A Parallel-Group Randomized Trial

Previous research has shown that habitual chocolate intake is related to cognitive performance and that frequent chocolate consumption is significantly associated with improved memory. However, little is known about the effects of the subchronic consumption of dark chocolate (DC) on cognitive functi...

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Main Authors: Eri Sumiyoshi, Kentaro Matsuzaki, Naotoshi Sugimoto, Yoko Tanabe, Toshiko Hara, Masanori Katakura, Mayumi Miyamoto, Seiji Mishima, Osamu Shido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
dark chocolate
theobromine
nerve growth factor
cognitive function
subchronic effect
young-adult
stroop color word test
digital cancellation test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2800

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