The Effect of Strawberries (Fragraria x ananassa) on Immediate Memory
Daswara Dadjasasmita, Ibnu Ananta Nugraha, Ali Taufan, Muhammad Hanif Baswedan

Medical Faculty, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani


Abstract

Immediate memory takes place in a few seconds to minutes, but is very useful in daily activities. An information before being stored into long-term memory must be stored as immediate memory. Flavonoids can improve memory because it can increase blood flow in the brain, increase neurotransmitter activity, and in increasing compatibility can counteract neuron damage due to oxidative stress because of its antioxidant properties. Strawberries (Fragraria x ananassa) contain many phytochemical compounds which include flavonoids. This study aims to find out and provide information about the effect of strawberries on immediate memory. The research method was comparative quasi-experimental, with a pretest and posttest design. The samples taken were 30 people who were students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Achmad Yani. Sampling in this study uses Simple Random Sampling. Immediate memory measured using a nonsense syllable test performed before and after consuming strawberries. Statistical analysis was performed using the Dependent t test with &#945- = 0.05. The results showed that the average score after consuming strawberries was 8,776. This result is higher than the average score before consuming strawberries which is 7,000. There is an increase in the average score of 1.776 (25,22%). The results of p values showed a significant difference (p<0.05) between immediate memory before and after consuming strawberries. Based on this, it can be concluded that consuming strawberries can improve immediate memory.

Keywords: Immediate Memory, Nonsense Syllable Test, Strawberries

Topic: Biomedical Science

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