Does acute supplementation with wild blueberry extract improve cognitive function in older adults? Original paper

    In 2 randomized crossover trials in older adults with normal cognitive function, a single dose of wild blueberry extract had little to no effect on cognitive function.

    This Study Summary was published on June 18, 2024.

    Quick Summary

    In 2 randomized crossover trials in older adults with normal cognitive function, a single dose of wild blueberry extract had little to no effect on cognitive function.

    What was studied?

    Whether short-term supplementation with wild blueberry extract (WBE) improves cognitive function in older adults.

    The outcomes were global cognitive function (based on the combined score from all tests), reaction time, executive function (a composite measure based on scores from multiple tests), and episodic memory (a composite measure based on scores from multiple tests).

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    Who was studied?

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    How was it studied?

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    What were the results?

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    Anything else I need to know?

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    This Study Summary was published on June 18, 2024.