crossover
    2020

    Dietary flavanols improve cerebral cortical oxygenation and cognition in healthy adults

    Gratton G, et al

    Published in Sci Rep

    Key Findings

    Cocoa flavanols increased cerebral cortical oxygenation responses to a hypercapnic challenge and improved complex cognitive performance.

    Conclusions

    Flavanols enhance cerebrovascular responsiveness alongside cognitive gains.

    Limitations

    Young healthy adults; acute crossover exposure.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cerebral Blood Flow
    Primary

    Dietary flavanols improve cerebral cortical oxygenation and cognition in healthy adults.

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Quality Score:6/10

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