Chocolate intake is associated with better cognitive function: The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study.

01 May 2016Crichton GE, Elias MF, Alkerwi A

frequent chocolate consumption is significantly associated with better performance on the Global Composite score, Visual-Spatial Memory and Organization, Working Memory, Scanning and Tracking, Abstract Reasoning, and the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Cross-section study
2 effects
18 years
968 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Cacao Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Cacao
Nutrition

Cognitive deficit Brain outcome
Minor decreased risk of Cognitive deficit
Brain system

Moderate evidence
-3.0%

Cacao Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Cacao
Nutrition

Memory Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Memory
Brain system

Moderate evidence
3.0%