An important ally: study reveals coffee’s potential to improve your memory and learning

Recent findings from research carried out by the University of Tsukuba in Japan revealed that trigonelline (TG), an abundant component in the grain of coffeecan have a positive impact on learning and memoryoffering a possible solution to the cognitive decline associated with aging.

Check out how the study was carried out and its findings

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Trigonelline, present in high concentration in coffee beans, is recognized for its beneficial effects on the nervous, digestive system and skin. Now, studies show that it can also be therapeutic for cognitive functioning.

Tests were carried out on mice

The researchers conducted tests with older mice that already had learning and memory deficits, common symptoms of cognitive decline. The animals received a daily dose of 5 mg of TG for 30 days. After this period, they were subjected to tests behavioral tests to assess learning and memory.

Surprising results

Mice that received TG showed a significant improvement in learning and memory compared to the control group.

The study also revealed a modulation in cells in the hippocampus, an area of ​​the brain associated with learning and memory, optimizing cellular energy production, reducing inflammation and improving autophagy, which boosts brain function and memory retention capacity.

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The application potential

These promising findings point to trigonelline’s potential as a medicinal compound to aid in the treatment of cognitive decline.

The benefits found may contribute to improving neural performance and delaying cognitive decline, improving quality of life in advanced ages.

Different ways to consume coffee

1. Coffee cold brew: made by brewing cold-ground or room-temperature coffee beans for a long period (usually 12 to 24 hours) and then filtering. Is served ice cream and less acidic than hot coffee;

2. Cappuccino: made with an equal proportion of espresso, steamed milk and milk foam. It is usually decorated with cocoa powder or cinnamon on top;

3. French coffee (or French press): is prepared by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in hot water in a glass or metal container fitted with a plunger. After a few minutes of brewing, the plunger is pressed down, separating the coffee from the beans.