Acute caffeine for faster reflexes and an alert mind
A study in Frontiers in nutrition in 2025 looked at how an acute dose of caffeine influences the performance of 15 elite badminton players. It was a randomised, double-blind, crossover clinical trial, with specific tests of anticipation, agility and repeated sprints following a fatigue protocol. Athletes who took caffeine showed […]
DHA and phosphatidylserine for a better-performing brain
A study in Cellular and molecular neurobiology published in 2025 reviews how certain polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly DHA and its phospholipids phosphatidylserine, support key functions of the adult brain. The authors compile decades of research in cellular, animal and human models, and describe how these lipids are involved in memory, attention, cognitive function and […]
Ginkgo biloba and tinnitus for brain and mood care
A study in the Journal of clinical medicine in 2024 looked at nearly 600 older people with dementia and tinnitus who took Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo. It was an advanced statistical analysis of several previous clinical trials, focusing on whether the effect of the extract on tinnitus intensity and emotional symptoms changed […]
