Dark chocolate studies does not come close to suggesting it improves cognition. Only 10 people involved and one study was not published.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health Headlines Commentary for April 30, 2018

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Source:

Dark chocolate may give your brain a boost, studies suggest

Reference:

Dark chocolate (70% organic cacao) increases acute and chronic EEG power spectral density (μV2) response of gamma frequency (25–40 Hz) for brain health: enhancement of neuroplasticity, neural synchrony, cognitive processing, learning, memory, recall, and mindfulness meditation

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Dark chocolate (70% cacao) effects human gene expression: Cacao regulates cellular immune response, neural signaling, and sensory perception

Analysis:

Dark chocolate and health: Fudging the evidence with USA Today

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