Effects of Resveratrol on Memory Performance, Hippocampal Functional Connectivity, and Glucose
Summary of the article Effects of Resveratrol on Memory Performance, Hippocampal Functional Connectivity, and Glucose
Metabolism in Healthy Older Adults
Effects of resveratrol on memory performance Hippocampal functional connectivity and glucose metabolism in the elderly
Research was conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Research overview
This research studies the results of Resveratrol (Resveratrol) affects memory, brain function (especially the hippocampus)
sugar metabolism system
in healthy elderly people (aged 50–75 years) for 26 weeks
Method of study
46 participants, divided into 2 groups
Resveratrol group
Control group (Placebo)
Test before-after:
Memory (Vocabulary Test)
Brain MRI
Blood values (sugar, fat, etc.)
Important results
1.
Better memory
Groups that took resveratrol
Remember vocabulary significantly better.
Specifically, “short-term memory → long-term (30 minutes)”
2.
The brain connects better
Improved hippocampus (memory center) function
Connections to other areas of the brain (such as the prefrontal cortex) are increased.
The better the brain is connected → the better the memory.
3.
Better control of sugar levels
HbA1c (accumulated sugar) values decreased significantly.
Meaning:
The body can control sugar better.
Has a beneficial effect on the brain
4.
improved body composition
body fat decreased
Increased leptin hormone (related to metabolism and brain)
Working mechanism
Resveratrol helps the brain:
>> Reduce inflammation
>> Reduce oxidative stress
>> Increase blood circulation
>> Balance sugar (Very important for the brain)
In particular, “sugar control” is directly related to memory.
Brief summary
Taking resveratrol continuously for 6 months
Help:
* Increase memory
* Enhance brain function
* Adjust blood sugar levels
suitable as a guideline “Taking care of the brain in the elderly”