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Novel Dietary Supplement Improves Brain Processing Speed In Older Adults

February 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST
Scientists in Florida have concocted a dietary supplement rich in antioxidants and other natural components that boosts the speed of information processing in the brains of older adults. The supplement (NT-020) contains extracts of blueberries and green tea combined, as well as vitamin D3 and amino acids like carnosine. The mixture was tested in a two-month clinical trial involving 105 healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Test results at the end of study show modest improvements in two measures of cognitive processing speed for those taking the supplement compared to those taking a placebo. Processing speed – in areas like memory and verbal ability – is most often affected early in cognitive aging.
Brent Small et al., "Nutraceutical Intervention Improves Older Adults’ Cognitive Functioning", Rejuvenation Research, February 06, 2014, © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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