Polyphenols Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plant-based foods, which are proposed to be beneficial to cognition due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties They are classed into subgroups, including flavonoids, lignans, phenolic acids, and stilbenes Polyphenols associated with improved cognition with greatest benefits to memory and executive function, with some increases in general cognition and processing speed Blueberry, artichoke heads, coffee, cherry, strawberry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, flaxseed meal, dark chocolate, black tea, green tea, apple, whole-grain rye bread, hazelnut, red wine, soy yogurt, and pomegranate juice
Polyphenols Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plant-based foods, which are proposed to be beneficial to cognition due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties They are classed into subgroups, including flavonoids, lignans, phenolic acids, and stilbenes Polyphenols associated with improved cognition with greatest benefits to memory and executive function, with some increases in general cognition and processing speed Blueberry, artichoke heads, coffee, cherry, strawberry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, flaxseed meal, dark chocolate, black tea, green tea, apple, whole-grain rye bread, hazelnut, red wine, soy yogurt, and pomegranate juice
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