Curcumin Consumption Through Dietary Sources Improves Cognitive Functioning Including Executive Function and Attention in Older Adults

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational cohort study suggest that more frequent consumption of foods containing curcumin, such as curry, resulted in overall enhanced cognition, with improvements noted for short-term working memory, language, attention, and executive function. (more…)

Daily Peanut Consumption Associated with Improved Memory and Decreased Levels of Stress and Anxiety

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that after six months of daily peanut consumption participant’s polyphenol and short-chain fatty acid levels significantly increased, resulting in lower anxiety, depression, and cortisol scores, while also resulting in improvement in immediate memory. (more…)

Wild Blueberry Supplementation Supports Memory in Older Adults

Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that supplementation with a proprietary formulation of purified wild blueberry extract (WBE111), with a polyphenol profile as low as 50 mg, is associated with improved episodic memory performance and reduced systolic blood pressure in older adults.  (more…)