Acute effects of polyphenols on human attentional processes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This study by Sasaki et al. (2024) investigated whether consuming dark chocolate rich in polyphenols could help sustain cognitive performance during challenging tasks. In this randomized, crossover, single-blinded, dose-comparison study, 18 middle-aged adults consumed chocolate that contained either a high concentration or a low concentration of cacao polyphenols. Then they completed a cognitive task involving […]

While the influence of a high-fat or ‘Western’ diet on risk of metabolic disorders is well known, Cordner & Tamashiro (2015) consider the more recent reports of fat-rich diet’s impact on the brain, behavior and cognition. This review analyzes the techniques employed by rodent models to assess learning and memory, and discusses findings from studies […]