Chocolate may boost brain power

A new study from the US shows the stimulating effects of chocolate may increase mental performance.

Scientists, led by Dr Bryan Raudenbush, tested a group of volunteers who ate, on four separate occasions: 85g of milk chocolate; 85g of dark chocolate; 85g of carob; and no chocolate at all.

After a 15-minute digestive period, the volunteers were found to have enhanced verbal and visual memories after eating milk chocolate. And consumption of milk and dark chocolate was associated with improved impulse control and reaction time.

Source: www.wju.edu