Can you pass the wasabi? It may help enhance memory in seniors, research says


Wasabi contains 6-methylsulfinyl hexyl isothiocyanate, which is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. - PIXABAY

TOKYO: Wasabi – a traditional Japanese spice and well-known sushi condiment – may be beneficial in enhancing seniors’ cognitive abilities and memory performance, a recent study found.

Jointly conducted by Tohoku University in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, and Japanese food manufacturer Kinjirushi, the research focused on the impact of 12 weeks of wasabi intake in seniors.

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