Chocolate Supports The Brain

Author: Ivan Red Jr. Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

The benefits of consuming chocolate are most likely due to the flavanol content.

Consumption of chocolate can improve memory , concentration and problem-solving skills, researchers say.

They found that people who consumed all types of chocolate at least once a week showed better results in various tests aimed at brain activity than those who did not consume chocolate.

This is most likely due to compounds known as 'flavanols', which are abundant in dark chocolate but less so in milk and white chocolate.

Flavanols are a type of antioxidant that can prevent or slow down certain types of cell damage . They are also found in citrus fruits, tea and wine . They have been found to reduce the risk of developing dementia , help fight excess weight and also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer .

Researchers from the University of South Australia use data from a previous study that followed 1,000 people over a period of more than 30 years, during which various health indicators were measured.

Experts are investigating whether the consumption of chocolate is associated with improved brain function . It analyzes its impact on memory, concentration , reasoning and information processing.

The tests test the participants' ability to remember a list of words or the location of objects, memorize information, process it and recall it.

Those who consume chocolate at least once a week are found to perform better than those who consume less.

The researchers added that the benefits of consuming the delicacy remain significant, even after factors such as gender, age, education, cholesterol and glucose levels, blood pressure , alcohol consumption are taken into account .

From previous studies, it is clear that regular consumption of chocolate can help against mild cognitive impairment , writes DailyMail .

Chocolate Supports The Brain

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