Cocoa supplementation has been associated with benefits to cardiovascular health.
However, cocoa's effects on cognition are less clear. A randomized, placebo-controlled …

Background: Recent evidence has indicated that flavanol consumption may have many
health benefits in humans, including improved cognitive activities. Objective: The aim was to …

Flavanol consumption is favorably associated with cognitive function. We tested the
hypothesis that dietary flavanols might improve cognitive function in subjects with mild …

Cocoa flavanols (CF) positively influence physiological processes in ways that suggest their
consumption may improve aspects of cognitive function. This study investigated the acute …

This study aimed to examine the acute and sub-chronic effects of cocoa polyphenols on
cognition and mood. In a randomized, double-blind study, healthy middle-aged participants …

Enhancing cognitive abilities has become a fascinating scientific challenge, recently driven
by the interest in preventing age-related cognitive decline and sustaining normal cognitive …

Introduction Dietary supplements are touted for cognitive protection, but supporting evidence
is mixed. COSMOS‐Mind tested whether daily administration of cocoa extract (containing …

Background In recent years, there has been increased interest in the potential health-related
benefits of antioxidant-and phytochemical-rich dark chocolate and cocoa. Objective The …

Background Acute effects of caffeinated and non-caffeinated cocoa on mood, motivation,
and cognitive function are not well characterized. The current study examined the acute …

There is good evidence that cocoa flavonoids can acutely improve cognitive function in
humans, possibly via mechanisms such as increased cerebral blood flow. To date, much of …