Spearmint is a cool way to boost your cognitive focus and attention

Spearmint is a cool way to boost your cognitive focus and attention

( Natural News ) Spearmint is commonly used to freshen your breath. However, new research shows that it could also boost your attention . A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found a link between spearmint extract supplementation and enhanced attention. For the study, researchers from Kemin Foods and the MusclePharm Sports Science Institute examined whether spearmint could improve cognitive performance in young, active individuals. To do this, they recruited 142 recreationally active men and women aged 18 to 50. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. One group took 900 milligrams (mg) of spearmint extract supplement, which contained around 14.5 percent rosmarinic acid and 24 percent phenolic acid compounds. The other group received a placebo capsule. Both groups took their assigned supplements every day for 90 days. Each group has similar numbers of young (18-35 years old) and older (36-50 years old) participants of both sexes. During lab visits on days 7, 30, and 90, the participants took cognitive tests, which measured their attention and processing speed. They also completed surveys regarding their sleep , mood, and quality of life. The researchers found that supplementation of spearmint extract resulted in an 11 percent increase in sustained attention performance, compared with 0.6 percent increase in the placebo treatment. This improvement is a significant cognitive benefit for individuals, both at work and during recreational activities. While they did not observe significant differences in mood, sleep, or quality of life, they suggested that spearmint supplementation could improve cognitive performance in young, active people. Discover how to prevent and reverse heart disease (and other cardio related events) with this free ebook : Written by popular Natural News writer Vicki Batt, this book includes everything you need to know about preventing heart disease, reversing hypertension, and nurturing your cardiac health without […]

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