topicDark Chocolate Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBackground Subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), the earliest sign of cognitive decline, affects 1 in 9 Americans aged older than 45 years.
evidence level2
citationZarich S (2025)
sourceEffects of Walnuts on Postprandial Cognitive Function in Adults With Subjective Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Crossover Trial.
topicDark Chocolate Cognition Randomized Trial
claimIn the short term, cognitive function may be impacted by the consumption of a single meal, suggesting that the meal components, and not solely the metabolic dysregulation resulting from the condition of obesity, can impact cognition.
evidence level2
citationZarich S (2025)
sourceEffects of Walnuts on Postprandial Cognitive Function in Adults With Subjective Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Crossover Trial.
topicDark Chocolate Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThus, this review aimed to provide an overview of the latest research results on the effects of cacao on the prevention of CVDs and on biomarkers associated with these mechanisms.
evidence level3
citationLee YG (2026)
sourceCardiovascular Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Cacao: A Comprehensive Review.
topicDark Chocolate Cognition Randomized Trial
claimCacao, the primary raw material for chocolate and certain beverages, is widely cultivated in the Americas and Asia.
evidence level3
citationLee YG (2026)
sourceCardiovascular Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Cacao: A Comprehensive Review.
topicDark Chocolate Cognition Randomized Trial
claimFurthermore, various components of cacao, including phenolic compounds, have been shown to be effective in preventing numerous diseases.
evidence level3
citationLee YG (2026)
sourceCardiovascular Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Cacao: A Comprehensive Review.