The combination of high cocoa dark chocolate (above 70%) provides both a pleasurable taste, and multiple cognitive benefits for the brain. The combination of flavonoids and caffeine, along with antioxidants in dark chocolate produces positive effects on memory, together with mood enhancement and improved focus. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that increase blood flow to the brain, thus improving mental function and defending brain cells from damage. The caffeine content in chocolate makes users more alert, and helps improve their short-term memory function. A small portion of dark chocolate delivers both brain power enhancement and mood elevation.
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Healthline – 11 Best Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-brain-foods
Medanta – 20 Best Foods That Boost Brain Power and Memory: https://www.medanta.org/patient-education-blog/20-foods-for-improving-brain-function-focus
Harvard Health – Foods Linked to Better Brainpower: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/foods-linked-to-better-brainpower
Medical News Today – 12 Foods to Boost Brain Function: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324044
Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not a substitute for medical advice
