Coffee Compound Found to Boost Memory

Thinking of cutting coffee from your diet? Given new information about the effect of one of its compounds on cognitive function—you might reconsider.
Coffee Compound Found to Boost Memory
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Your morning cup of coffee may be giving you more than just an energy boost. According to new research, trigonelline, a compound found in coffee and certain vegetables, can improve cognitive decline, spatial learning, and memory.

The study, conducted by the University of Tsukuba in Japan and published in GeroScience, sought to discover natural compounds that could improve age-related cognitive decline.
Ayla Roberts
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Ayla Roberts is a registered nurse and freelance writer. She holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing and has worked in a variety of clinical and academic roles.
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