Supplement

Whole coffee fruit extract

Supplement.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Safety

Commercial ingredient (possible conflict of interest).

Effect by goal · level of evidence

BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)

increases Low study (AA)

31%

Single-dose study in healthy people: whole coffee fruit concentrate raised blood BDNF (others, such as grape seed extract, raised it ~31%). It is a blood marker after a single dose, not a demonstrated cognitive benefit; small study of a commercial ingredient.

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In depth

Supplement · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

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Findings

BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) — increases (Low, study). Single-dose study in healthy people: whole coffee fruit concentrate raised blood BDNF (others, such as grape seed extract, raised it ~31%). It is a blood marker after a single dose, not a proven cognitive benefit; small study of a commercial ingredient. 23312069

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Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.