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Herbal Supplement Shows No Cognitive Edge in Study

2/11/2025

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A recent study published in Nutritional Neuroscience explored the impact of a herbal supplement derived from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis on cognitive abilities in 100 healthy adults. After four weeks, both the supplement and placebo groups experienced comparable cognitive gains, revealing no notable advantage from the herbal extract. The supplement was found to be safe, with only minor side effects reported.

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Story summary

A recent study published in Nutritional Neuroscience explored the impact of a herbal supplement derived from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis on cognitive abilities in 100 healthy adults. After four weeks, both the supplement and placebo groups experienced comparable cognitive gains, revealing no notable advantage from the herbal extract. The supplement was found to be safe, with only minor side effects reported.