title: Saccharide effects on cognition and well-being in middle-aged adults: a randomized controlled trial.
abstract: The current study used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to investigate the effects of saccharide supplementation on cognition and well-being in middle-aged adults. Participants (N = 109; 45-60 years) took a teaspoon of a combination of saccharides or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks (3.6 g per day). Before and after this supplementation period, participants completed alternate forms of standardized tests of cognition and self-report measures of well-being. Significant beneficial effects of saccharide supplementation were found for memory performance and indicators of well-being. The potential for these nutrients to optimize cognitive function and well-being in older adults warrants ongoing investigation.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. talitha.best@flinders.edu.au
authors.forename: Talitha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kemps
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bryan
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003071:Cognition / Q000187:drug effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates