Anthocyanins and anthocyanins-rich foods for cognitive function 🫐🧠
Brain food.
The effect of anthocyanins and anthocyanin-rich foods on cognitive function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Study Details
This new meta-analysis compiled data from 59 studies (2,126 participants) to establish the effects of anthocyanins on cognitive functions 🔍
Anthocyanin products / foods included…
🍒 Tart Montmorency cherry juice
🇳🇿 New Zealand blackcurrant extract
🫐 Blueberry juice
💊 Pomegranate extract
🍇 Grape juice
❄️ Freeze-dried berry products
and more
Here is what they found ⬇️
Key Findings
Overall, anthocyanin interventions significantly improved…
🧠 Global cognition
👁️ Visuospatial processing/reasoning
🎯 Attention
⚡️ Processing and psychomotor speed
🗣️ Verbal speed and fluency
🖼️ Episodic memory
💭 Working memory
Conclusion
These findings suggest that anthocyanin supplementation may improve multiple cognitive domains ✅
Incorporation of whole food and supplemental sources of anthocyanins is likely a strong approach to use to support cognitive function 🫐
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41351717/
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