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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Wild Blueberry and Improved Cognitive Function

Doses used in studies

cup equivalent single-dose: 1 (median 1, IQR 1–1) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6 weeks · IQR 6 weeks–6 weeks · Range 6 weeks–6 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

A biphasic response to blueberry supplementation on depressive symptoms in emerging adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
- 2024-02-01
- RCT
- European journal of nutrition 63(4)
- - Martin Velichkov
  - Zsofia Bezur
  - Carien M van Reekum
  - Claire M Williams
- PubMed: 38300292
- DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03311-9
8 Insights on
- Improved Cognitive Function
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
The blueberry drink significantly improved positive affect (p=0.026) and executive function (p=0.025) at 2 h post-ingestion
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
single blueberry drink
Improved metabolic function and cognitive performance in middle-aged adults following a single dose of wild blueberry.
- 2020-08-03
- RCT
- European journal of nutrition 60(3)
- - Adrian R Whyte
  - Sajida Rahman
  - Lynne Bell
  - Indika Edirisinghe
  - Robert Krikorian
  - Claire M Williams
  - Britt Burton-Freeman
- PubMed: 32747995
- DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02336-8
5 Insights on
- Improved Cognitive Function
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Adults
Furthermore, in comparison to placebo, response times were faster for the Go/No-Go task, specifically at 4 h and 8 h following WBB treatment.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
1-cup equivalent WBB drink