Astringent flavanol fires the locus-noradrenergic system, regulating neurobehavior and autonomic nerves
Yasuyuki Fujii, Shu Taira, Keisuke Shinoda, Yuki Yamato, Kazuki Sakata, Orie Muta, Yuta Osada, Ashiyu Ono, Toshiya Matsushita, Mizuki Azumi, Hitomi Shikano, Keiko Abe, Vittorio Calabrese, Naomi Osakabe
This study shows that astringent flavanols activate the locus coeruleus-noradrenergic system and related neuroendocrine axes, enhancing locomotion and memory in mice.
Current Research in Food Science · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedSynthetic Biology