Phytother Res September 2023 PMID 37211619

Effects of chocolate on cognitive function in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical trials.

Zainab Shateri, Akram Kooshki, Razie Hormoznejad, Seyed Ahmad Hosseini, Reihaneh Mousavi, Elaheh Foroumandi

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The discussions show enthusiasm for the article, with posts emphasizing benefits such as improved executive function and processing speed, and mentioning specific terms like 'meta-analysis' and 'clinical trials.' The tone and use of scientific language reflect genuine interest and engagement, highlighting the perceived significance of the findings.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of chocolate on cognitive functions as presented in the article.

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These discussions suggest the research has a moderate influence, sparking curiosity about dietary impacts on cognition.

Abstract in brief

  • This study reviewed and analyzed multiple clinical trials to determine how chronic chocolate consumption affects cognitive functions like learning, memory, and attention in healthy adults, finding that eating chocolate regularly can improve these mental skills.
  • The meta-analysis showed that eating chocolate significantly reduced the time it takes for individuals to complete executive function tasks and enhanced language and executive functions, suggesting cognitive benefits from chocolate intake.
  • Due to limited studies and variability among trials, researchers couldn't further analyze specific subgroups, but overall, daily cocoa consumption appears to offer short- to mid-term improvements in cognitive performance for young adults.]

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials found that daily consumption of chocolate led to improvements in processing speed as well as language and executive function in healthy adults. https://t.co/tr8pPhoWhq

Jun 19, 2023 · 40 likes · 9 shares · 9,648 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
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Yay for chocolate - in this meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials, regular consumption of chocolate or cocoa powder improved executive function and verbal fluency: https://t.co/COFFbyyDTC https://t.co/xwjhme6Axj

Sep 16, 2023 · 30 likes · 5 shares · 94,993 followers View post →
Michael Joseph
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Effects of chocolate* on cognitive function in healthy adults: A systematic review & meta-analysis of clinical trials "Chronic chocolate intake significantly reduced executive function time" *flavanol-rich varieties - not typical store shelf varieties! https://t.co/eT6zSw7b7H

Jun 19, 2023 · 8 likes · 11,780 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
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Nuestra lectura recomendada de hoy sobre función cognitiva Efectos del chocolate sobre la función cognitiva en adultos sanos: una revisión sistemática y un meta-análisis de ensayos clínicos https://t.co/tu0hZ4SRd6 #ActualizateconFINUT https://t.co/xl1FEVjnug

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Dave Saunders
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Chronic chocolate intake it is then....

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Michael Joseph
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Effects of chocolate on cognitive function in healthy adults: A sys review and meta-analysis on clinical trials "Chronic chocolate intake significantly reduced executive function time (WMD: −11.77, 95% CI: −22.49, −1.05, p = 0.03) of the participants." https://t.co/bKjUMKsjVI

May 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,780 followers View post →

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RT @bengreenfield: Yay for chocolate - in this meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials, regular consumption of chocolate or cocoa pow…

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RT @bengreenfield: Yay for chocolate - in this meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials, regular consumption of chocolate or cocoa pow…

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RT @bengreenfield: Yay for chocolate - in this meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials, regular consumption of chocolate or cocoa pow…

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Ben Greenfield
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Yay for chocolate - in this meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials, regular consumption of chocolate or cocoa powder improved executive function and verbal fluency: https://t.co/COFFbyyDTC https://t.co/xwjhme6Axj

Sep 16, 2023 · 30 likes · 5 shares · 94,993 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
@FinutOrg · X

Nuestra lectura recomendada de hoy sobre función cognitiva Efectos del chocolate sobre la función cognitiva en adultos sanos: una revisión sistemática y un meta-análisis de ensayos clínicos https://t.co/tu0hZ4SRd6 #ActualizateconFINUT https://t.co/xl1FEVjnug

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Antonio Bayo
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RT @humanOS_me: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials found that daily consumption of chocolate led to improvements in p…

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Michael Joseph
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Effects of chocolate* on cognitive function in healthy adults: A systematic review & meta-analysis of clinical trials "Chronic chocolate intake significantly reduced executive function time" *flavanol-rich varieties - not typical store shelf varieties! https://t.co/eT6zSw7b7H

Jun 19, 2023 · 8 likes · 11,780 followers View post →
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Dave Saunders
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Chronic chocolate intake it is then....

Jun 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 626 followers View post →
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humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials found that daily consumption of chocolate led to improvements in processing speed as well as language and executive function in healthy adults. https://t.co/tr8pPhoWhq

Jun 19, 2023 · 40 likes · 9 shares · 9,648 followers View post →
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RT @Nutradvance: Effects of chocolate on cognitive function in healthy adults: A sys review and meta-analysis on clinical trials "Chronic…

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Michael Joseph
@Nutradvance · X

Effects of chocolate on cognitive function in healthy adults: A sys review and meta-analysis on clinical trials "Chronic chocolate intake significantly reduced executive function time (WMD: −11.77, 95% CI: −22.49, −1.05, p = 0.03) of the participants." https://t.co/bKjUMKsjVI

May 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,780 followers View post →
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Effects of chocolate on cognitive function in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical trials https://t.co/imUdjCKPBD

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