Study finds dietary flavanols boost brain oxygenation and cognition in healthy adults – PsyPost

The consumption of flavanols, naturally occurring compounds found in plants, is associated with cognitive and cerebrovascular benefits in health adults, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. The study provides evidence that flavanol intake results in faster and greater brain oxygenation in response to the buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
“For the last 10 to 12 years, I have been interested in the health benefits of plant-derived flavonoids, particularly their effects…

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