In general, preparations of coffee, teas, and cocoa containing high levels of polyphenols, L-
theanine and other bioactive compounds selectively enhance mood and cognition effects of …

Dietary administration of cocoa flavanols may be an effective complementary strategy for
alleviation or prevention of metabolic syndrome, particularly glucose intolerance. The …

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common age-related neurodegenerative
disorder, characterized by pathological aggregates of amyloid peptide-ß (Aß) and tau …

Cocoa and chocolate, prepared from cocoa beans that originate from the fruits of the cocoa
tree Theobroma cacao, have a long-standing reputation as healthy food, including mood …

No effective preventive treatment is available for age-related cognitive decline and
Alzheimer's disease (AD). Epidemiological studies indicate that a diet rich in fruit is …

Rich in polyphenols, cranberry juice (CJ) with high antioxidant activity is believed to
contribute to various health benefits. However, our knowledge of the neuroprotective …

Background: Evidence from dietary intervention studies shows that the intake of flavanols
and procyanidins can be beneficial for cardiovascular health. Nevertheless, there is a clear …

Throughout evolution, plants have developed the ability to produce secondary phenolic
metabolites, which are important for their interactions with the environment, reproductive …

BACKGROUND: Consumption of flavonoids, natural compounds found in foods such as
berries and cocoa, have been shown to be beneficial for cognitive function. However, less is …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a very common neurodegenerative disorder associated with
memory loss and a progressive decline in cognitive activity. The two major …