Wasabi: Japanese plant improves cognitive function in older adults (Interesting Engineering)

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New study explored the impact of 6-MSITC from wasabi on working memory and episodic memory in older adults aged between 60 and 80.
Shubhangi Dua
Published: Dec 05, 2023 02:41 PM EST

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This plant, native to Japan, has been the subject of conversation in the science world. Recently, a study explored the impact of 6-MSITC from wasabi on cognitive functions in older adults aged between 60 and 80.
Exploring the effects of 6-MSITC

Researchers from Tohoku University in Japan investigated the effects of 6-MSITC, the main bioactive compound in wasabi, on cognitive functions, specifically focusing on working memory and episodic memory in older adults.
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They found that this 6-MSITC group showed significant improvements in working and episodic memory performances compared to the placebo group. However, there were no significant improvements in other cognitive domains assessed.

Additionally, wasabi significantly improved both short-term (working) and long-term (episodic) memory among healthy older adults aged 60 to 80.
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more: https://interestingengineering.com/health/wasabi-japanese-improves-cognitive-function
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/21/4608
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6-(Methylsulfinyl)hexyl_isothiocyanate


ETA to add: I LOVE wasabi peas! Typical bar snack, meant to make you thirsty so you buy more beer or sake. I once bought a trail mix that had these in it and once I found out what they were, I tried them 'straight' and was hooked. Find them at oriental groceries, larger chain groceries, or even WalMart.