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Certain bitter plant compounds \u2014 the kind found naturally in cocoa, apples, berries and red wine<\/a> \u2014 may temporarily boost memory by activating the brain’s internal “alarm system,” a new study suggests.<\/p>\n

Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan found that when mice consumed flavanols \u2014 plant-based compounds known for their antioxidant properties \u2014 their brains released a surge of noradrenaline, a chemical linked to alertness and focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The researchers also found that the flavonol group exhibited greater motor activity and exploratory behavior.<\/p>\n

“Flavanols exhibit an astringent taste,” lead researcher Yasuyuki Fujii said in a statement. “We hypothesized that this taste serves as a stimulus, transmitting signals directly to the central nervous system.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The team believes this reaction triggers a physiological response throughout the body through the sympathetic nervous system,<\/a> Fujii added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That’s the same network that governs alertness and stress responses.<\/p>\n

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The mice were given a “novel object recognition” test, in which they explored two identical objects for about 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then one object was replaced with a new one. If the mice spent more time exploring the new object, it indicated they remembered the old one.<\/p>\n

The flavanol mechanism at work appeared to be taste-based, rather than dependent on chemical absorption, the scientists said.<\/p>\n

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The mouth-puckering sensation of flavanols, which make dark chocolate and strong tea taste slightly bitter, may trigger sensory nerves that communicate directly with the brainstem, the study found.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This triggers a small region of the brain<\/a> called the locus coeruleus, which releases noradrenaline and helps the brain retain new information.<\/p>\n

The research helps explain why previous studies<\/a> in older adults have linked diets rich in flavanols to improved memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instead of acting like nutrients that protect brain cells, the compounds may stimulate the body’s alert systems, enhancing learning and focus.<\/p>\n

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“Stress responses elicited by flavanols in this study are similar to those elicited by physical exercise,”<\/a> Fujii said. “Thus, moderate intake of flavanols, despite their poor bioavailability, can improve the health and quality of life.”<\/p>\n

The “poor bioavailability” means that only a small fraction is absorbed after people eat foods<\/a> like cocoa or berries. The doses given to the mice, however, were much higher than what a typical serving of dark chocolate or berries contains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The flavanol-rich foods may help the brain turn short-term memories into long-term ones, the researchers believe, but they warn this is far from scientifically proven.<\/p>\n

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The authors also emphasized that human testing is still needed to see whether similar short-term improvements are possible and whether repeated exposure could lead to tolerance or stress-related downsides<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital reached out to the study’s authors for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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