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The chemicals in food have always been a route to more than replenishment: they are also a means of entertainment, even enlightenment. Beer was invented because it is safer drinking than water – the fermentation process kills harmful microbes. So, should we be surprised that epicatechin – found in chocolate, tea, grapes, and blueberries can improve the memory of mice?<\/p>\n