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Could cocoa improve cognitive function? – News-Medical.net
New findings suggest that the flavanols found in cocoa and other food and drink may enhance cognitive functioning.
New findings suggest that the flavanols found in cocoa and other food and drink may enhance cognitive functioning.
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While the health benefits of flavanols on cardiovascular health have been long understood, the new study, conducted at Birmingham University, UK, is the first to demonstrate a link between flavanols consumption and increased mental agility in healthy, young participants.
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