date:Aug 14, 2012
ve function may be mainly mediated by an improvement in insulin sensitivity. It is yet unclear whether these benefits in cognition are a direct consequence of cocoa flavanols or a secondary effect of general improvements in cardiovascular function.
Method
In Desideriet al.sstudy, 90 elderly participants with mild cognitive impairment were given one of three dairy-based cocoa flavanol drinks for eight weeks: 990 milligrams (high), 520 mg (intermediate) or 45 mg (low).
They were told not to con