Russians were told how to improve memory and problem-solving skills with a simple drink

British scientists have concluded that a cup of mint tea can significantly improve brain function. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 25 people recorded a significant increase in memory, attention, and problem-solving skills after drinking just 200 ml of mint infusion. The results are published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

Twenty minutes after drinking the drink, the participants completed a series of cognitive tests. Those who drank the mint tea showed improvements in all four tasks, especially in word and picture memory exercises. They also showed increased blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, the area of ​​the brain responsible for executive function.

However, the scientists emphasized that the improvement in cognitive performance occurred independently of changes in blood circulation, which suggests that mint has an effect beyond simply increasing oxygen supply to the brain. The effect is likely due to menthol, the active component of mint, which affects the brain's neurochemistry, including enhancing the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important for memory.

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