topicCocoa Flavanols Cognition Systematic Review
claimObjective To evaluate whether dietary interventions modify gut microbiota composition in individuals with MCI and to determine whether these microbiota changes are associated with variations in cognitive function.
evidence level1
citationMoreno AP (2026)
sourceInfluence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCocoa Flavanols Cognition Systematic Review
claimData extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were performed using standardized and validated tools.
evidence level1
citationMoreno AP (2026)
sourceInfluence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCocoa Flavanols Cognition Systematic Review
claimBifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium ) predominated in normal cognition, while potentially taxa more frequently reported in pro-inflammatory/dysbiosis-associated profiles (e.g.
evidence level1
citationMoreno AP (2026)
sourceInfluence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCocoa Flavanols Cognition Systematic Review
claimIntroduction The gut microbiota, a key regulator of the gut-brain axis, is profoundly influenced by diet, and its modulation through dietary patterns may play a critical role in mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
evidence level1
citationMoreno AP (2026)
sourceInfluence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.