Hi all, just came across this study. If this is true it could have significant positive effects on brain health..
NeuroFactor Increases Active Levels of Critical Protein for Cognitive Health
Published:
09-Oct-2012
Format:
PDF file
Length:
2 Page(s)
Type:
Clinical Study
NeuroFactor Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate is a patented product from the whole fruit of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot human clinical study, NeuroFactor increased levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) by 143% on average. BDNF is a protein active in the brain and central and peripheral nervous systems with a critical role in neuron development and repair and in protecting against neuro-degeneration. BDNF is important for learning, memory, alertness, mood, controlling body weight, and controlling energy metabolism.
The results indicate NeuroFactor could be used for modulation of BDNF-dependent health conditions in humans. No significant increase in BDNF was seen in subjects taking green coffee bean extract, natural coffee caffeine, grape seed extract, or chlorogenic acid.
Edited by HeyItsMeLC, 02 February 2013 - 10:03 PM.