Posted on 11/11/2025 3:41:57 AM PST by Omnivore-Dan
Certain bitter plant compounds — the kind found naturally in cocoa, apples, berries and red wine — may temporarily boost memory by activating the brain's internal "alarm system," a new study suggests.
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan found that when mice consumed flavanols — plant-based compounds known for their antioxidant properties — their brains released a surge of noradrenaline, a chemical linked to alertness and focus.
Within an hour, the animals performed about 30% better on a memory test compared with untreated mice, according to the findings, which were published in October in the journal Current Research in Food Science.
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who says you aren’t?
I had a Big Kat Kit Kat on Halloween. Does that count?
I should get some on my next trip to the store, if I don’t forget.
“With all of the dark chocolate, red wine, and berries I’ve eaten, I should be a damn genius!”
Been there, tried it. I wound up drunk, fat with seeds in my teeth. Now I know what to do for my next certification exam.
Me. I’ve had the opportunity to work with what I believe was a true genius.
Hmmm, both look yummy to me.
Sorry, but no. Milk chocolate doesn’t count.
“I wound up drunk, fat with seeds in my teeth.”.
Yeah, but you remember it well, right?
I make a desert: 3 over ripe bananas, tablespoon of dark chocolate powder (80% cocoa), tablespoon of honey. Immersion blend until creamy, spoon into bowl lined with Saran wrap. Freezer. 2 servings Eat like a chocolate bar.
Best frozen desert ever.
My mouth is watering, and I have all of the ingredients.
“Yeah, but you remember it well, right?”
Fair enough.
I’d prefer a dessert to a desert.
'Some day when you feel quite sad, eat some dark chocolate, maybe a whole bar. Don't think about it, but set an alarm to check how you feel a couple of hours later, and expect to have a somewhat better outlook on life.
Great thread. There’s always hope. Delicious hope.
Within seconds after eating some dark chocolate I feel better. It’s almost as good a sex.
Dark chocolate is a gift from God. Red wine and berries are like icing on the cake. And they’re good for you! Truly a “win win”.
Thank the public school system for my misspelling. Also, my lack of grammar, syntax, punctuation and everything else they failed to teach.
I think I’ll eat a crate load.
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