Beer flavonoid may boost brain power
Beer flavonoid may boost brain power
A compound found in hops one of the basic ingredients of beer is capable of improving memory and thought patterns in mice, reported Quartz.
In a new study from Oregon State University, researchers sought to found out if xanthohumol, a flavonoid found only in hops, could slow down palmitoylation a natural process associated with memory degradation in animals and humans. A group of young and old mice were put on an eight-week diet of xanthohumol, a flavonoid found only in hops.
After going through a series of tests, the younger mice showed improvement in spatial memory and cognitive flexibility. The older mice did not show any changes.
While hops are the only dietary source of the rare compound, it would require drinking 2,000 liters of beer or 5,636 bottles of beer for a person to get the same effect.
The findings suggest that xanothohumol could potentially be used to treat cognitive problems.
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The findings suggest that xanothohumol could potentially be used to treat cognitive problems.
I am only up to 4,157 bottles of beer, but I have noticed an improvement in my cognitive abilities.
lol...Pretty much!!!
I was a "Social Drinker'...but I quit that about 40 years ago...now I'm totally boring!!
There is some indication that Cocaine is much better a improving cognitive function. It does it much, much faster-- and takes a much smaller amount. (Of course there are downsides to consistent use of both Cocaine as well as Alcohol...)
(Of course there are downsides to consistent use of both Cocaine as well as Alcohol...) Most definitely!!