The Claim
Daily supplementation with cocoa extract for three years has no significant effect on the incidence of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, nor on the rate of cognitive decline preceding diagnosis, in adults aged 65 and older.
What the research says
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Taking cocoa extract every day for three years does not change the likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and does not slow the rate of cognitive decline in people aged 65 and older.
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Daily supplementation with cocoa extract for three years has no significant effect on the incidence of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, nor on the rate of cognitive decline preceding diagnosis, in adults aged 65 and older.
Cocoa extract does not change the biological processes that lead to memory loss or brain function decline in older adults, because it does not alter brain blood flow, reduce brain inflammation, or protect nerve cells from damage over time.
What the research says
1 studyTaking cocoa extract every day for three years didn't help prevent memory problems or slow down mental decline in older adults, according to this study.
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