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CellWell record HH-134343

Cognitive effects of nutraceutical chocolate-based formulations enriched with Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, and cocoa (Theobroma cacao) flavanols - a systematic review of neurobiological mechanisms and clinical evidence

R.A.C. Haily Seneviratne; Ba X Hoang

2026

In plain language

A systematic review of 17 RCTs found Bacopa monnieri consistently improved memory, attention, and executive function, cocoa flavanols showed moderate cognitive benefits, and Centella asiatica trial results were mixed.

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Emerging
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Preprint

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