Japanese researchers have uncovered how the astringent bite of cocoa flavanols can activate the brain-even though little of the compound enters the bloodstream. In mice, the sensation of astringency triggered sensory nerves that stimulated neurotransmitters linked to motivation, alertness, and memory.
Japanese researchers have uncovered how the astringent bite of cocoa flavanols can activate the brain-even though little of the compound enters the bloodstream. In mice, the sensation of astringency triggered sensory nerves that stimulated neurotransmitters linked to motivation, alertness, and memory.
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