Source Paper
Plant-Derived Flavanol (−)Epicatechin Enhances Angiogenesis and Retention of Spatial Memory in Mice
Henriette van Praag, Melanie J. Lucero, Gene W. Yeo, Kimberly Stecker, Neema Heivand et al.
Journal of Neuroscience • 2007
Morris Water Maze
Objective: Assess retention of spatial memory in sedentary or wheel-running mice following epicatechin consumption using the Morris water maze
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Protocol Steps
Morris water maze testing
Mice were tested in the Morris water maze to assess retention of spatial memory
Note: Testing was conducted in both sedentary and wheel-running mice that received epicatechin consumption
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“Retention of spatial memory in the water maze was enhanced by ingestion of (−)epicatechin, especially in combination with exercise”