The effect of caffeine and choline on short-term memory |
Posted on:2013-03-28 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis |
University:Duquesne University | Candidate:Nagrecha, Natasha | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2455390008989699 | Subject:Pharmacology |
Abstract/Summary: | |
This study sought to determine whether caffeine combined with choline could improve short-term memory in healthy adults. The study tested the effect of choline (2 gm) alone and in combination with several concentrations of caffeine (25 mg, 50mg and 100mg) on short-term verbal and visual memory and attention. The Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning-2 was utilized. Choline 2 gm + caffeine 25 mg group showed significantly (p<0.05) higher overall memory performance whereas memory performance in the choline 2 gm + caffeine 50 mg group was significantly impaired compared to placebo. The data suggest that specific combinations of caffeine and choline can either facilitate or impair short-term memory in adults with normal cognitive function. Future studies of caffeine and choline combinations will test memory performance in subjects with memory impairment. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Memory, Caffeine, Choline, Short-term |
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