Researchers have recently discovered the beneficial properties of cocoa and caffeine, studying the effects of consuming various beverages on attention when performing a cognitive task, combined with the feelings of stress and fatigue caused.
The researchers found that a cocoa drink that also contained a strong dose of caffeine significantly boosted concentration and gave energy. "Cocoa increases blood flow to the brain, thus enhancing cognitive abilities and attention. "Caffeine alone can intensify the feeling of stress, but our research has shown that cocoa mitigates this negative effect," said Ali Boolani, head of research at Clarkson University.
The researchers came to this conclusion by trying for about a year on a sample of 24 people the effect of four drinks: cocoa drink, caffeinated beverage with cocoa (70 mg caffeine), caffeinated water (66 mg caffeine) or "virtual" drink (water with color and flavor enhancer). The research was published in the journal BMC Nutrition.
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