5. Conclusions
In summary, we investigated the acute benefits of acidified milk protein drinks on cognitive performance in healthy young adults. We found improvements in executive function (specifically shifting and updating performance) at 15 and 60 min after intake of acidified 10-g and 15-g milk protein drinks which were not observed following a 0-g milk protein drink. From this study, it is difficult to conclude how much milk protein is necessary to improve cognitive functions. The findings suggest that the acidified 10-g and 15-g milk protein intake can have acute benefits on executive functions in young adults. This finding could have relevance to clinical situations, given that executive functions decline in aging and clinical populations [