Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Cognitive Function in Young Animals Improved by Compound from Beer

A type of flavonoid called xanthohumol, which is found in hops and beer, aids cognitive function in young mice, says a new study. The research at Oregon State University is another step toward understanding, and ultimately reducing the degradation of memory that happens with age in many mammalian species, including humans. Xanthohumol, which was used successfully to lower body weight and blood sugar in a rat model of obesity, has been of particular interest ...

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