Research in brief: The effect of baobab fruit on cognitive function, cerebral blood flow and blood glucose levels

Abstract

The baobab tree is native to Africa and locally has a wide range of culinary and medicinal uses. The fruit of the tree is high in nutrients, particularly vitamin C and polyphenols. This article summarises a preliminary study in which it was demonstrated 10g baobab fruit powder could improve a range of cognitive performance outcomes (in particular error responses and accuracy), increase cerebral blood flow and increase blood glucose levels in a healthy young sample.