Flavanols. It turns out I really like flavanols. A flavanol is a plant-based compound that releases antioxidants into the bloodstream when you consume it. The modern opinion of researchers is that these flavanols and the antioxidants that they release might be good for the brain. loading...

According to msn.com,

‘ 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.’

l

See Full Page