The Claim
Combining cocoa extract with Centrum Silver multivitamin-mineral supplementation does not enhance cognitive outcomes in older adults beyond the effect of Centrum Silver alone, as no significant interaction effect was observed on any cognitive outcome.
What the research says
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Taking cocoa extract with Centrum Silver multivitamin-mineral supplements does not improve cognitive performance in older adults more than taking Centrum Silver alone.
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The cognitive benefits of Centrum Silver multivitamin-mineral supplementation in older adults are not enhanced by combining it with cocoa extract, as no significant interaction effect was observed on any cognitive outcome.
Taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement restores low levels of key nutrients in the brain, which improves energy production in nerve cells, reduces harmful inflammation, and helps maintain healthy connections between brain cells, leading to better thinking and memory. Adding cocoa extract does not change this process because it does not affect these same nutrient pathways.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: a randomized clinical trial
Taking Centrum Silver alone helped older adults think a little better after three years, but adding cocoa extract didn’t make it any better — the two together worked no differently than Centrum alone.
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