New Study Highlights Connection with Strawberries, Cognition and Mood in Middle-Aged, Overweight Adults
WATSONSVILLE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in Nutrients shows daily consumption of strawberries for 12 weeks reduced interference in memory and depressive symptoms among middle-aged, overweight adults with self-reported mild cognitive decline.
- One group received a strawberry powder prepared from whole fruit that had been desiccated, freeze-dried and milled.
- Daily servings of strawberry and control powder were sealed in packets for the convenience of the participants and to control daily dosage.
- Participants were also asked to discontinue consumption of all berry fruits, juices and extracts for the duration of the study.
- And, long-term observational studies, including the Health Professionals Study and the Nurses' Health Study, found that strawberry consumers had lower rates of cognitive decline," explains Christian.