Effects of natural extracts in cognitive function of healthy adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed
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- Systematic review and network meta-analysis on effects of natural extracts on cognitive function in healthy adults.
- RPTW extracts showed the greatest improvement in overall cognition (SUCRA: 95.9%).
- CG (Cistanche + Ginkgo biloba) was most effective for memory (SUCRA: 89.3%), executive function (SUCRA: 96.9%), and cognitive flexibility (SUCRA: 98.0%).
- No extracts significantly outperformed placebo for attention.
- Study reviewed 27 randomized controlled trials with 2,334 samples and 19 natural extract treatments.
- Primary outcomes included global cognition, attention, memory, executive function, and cognitive flexibility.