New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering ...

Dietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory nerves. The astringent and bitter ...

There is a wealth of information out there for those of us in search of healthy ways to keep our brains sharp — from staving off brain fog to using simple hacks to boost our memory and even physical ...

Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called polyphenols ...

Scientists regularly uncork fresh insights into beer and wine — even though they were invented thousands of years ago. Four recent discoveries go beyond buzz and bouquet, diving into the haziness and ...