Booth Id:
PS311
Category:
Plant Sciences
Year:
2014
Finalist Names:
Usuriaga Leon, Sarely
Rivera Cangalaya, Aylinne
Abstract:
This research deals with an experiment on the effect of black maca "Lepidium meyennii walp" in rats, specifically in the beneficial effects on memory and learning for its high content of polyphenols.
Our overall goal is to determine whether the aqueous extract of black maca has a greater effect on memory compared with rivastigmine, in rats induced to amnesia with scopolamine in our bioterium of the school.
This experiment arises due to the concern of poor academic performance of students not only locally but also regionally and nationally. Furthermore, in order to encourage the consumption of rich in polyphenols food that promote cognitive processes such as memory and concentration in humans.
The methodology used to achieve the objectives is given by the applied research and experimental design having a control group and two experimental groups.
The statistical results state that the administration of aqueous extract of black maca has a greater effect on memory in recently weaned rats.