Effects of Theobromine on Working Memory, Body Weight, and Food Intake in Rats

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Gender

Abstract: Utilizing cacao, effects of theobromine on working memory were examined in male and female rats via the Morris water maze. Male experimental rats performed better than controls in working memory; however, cacao had no effect on females. In addition, male experimental rats gained weight at a lower level than controls.

• Cyrilla Wideman (Presenting Author)
• Helen Murphy (Author)