Participants who took 100 milligrams of wasabi extract showed improvements in both short-term and long-term memory.
The study was conducted on 72 healthy volunteers aged 60 to 80.
The study was funded by wasabi maker Kinjirushi Co.
A recent study conducted in Japan has found that wasabi, a spicy green condiment traditionally served with sushi, may have memory-boosting properties. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, focused on the main bioactive compound found in wasabi, known as 6 methylsulfonyl hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC).
The research involved 72 healthy volunteers between the ages of 60 and 80. The participants were divided into two groups, with one group taking 100 milligrams of wasabi extract at bedtime and the other group taking a placebo. After three months, the group that received the wasabi treatment showed significant improvements in both short-term and long-term memory.
The researchers believe that 6-MSITC, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, reduces inflammation and oxidant levels in the brain's memory center. This could potentially slow cognitive decline among dementia patients, opening up possibilities for further research.
It's important to note that the study was funded by wasabi maker Kinjirushi Co. Despite this potential conflict of interest, the study's findings have been reported by multiple sources and the study itself has been published in a peer-reviewed journal, lending credibility to the results.
The study, published in the journal Nutrients, focused on the main bioactive compound found in wasabi called 6 methylsulfonyl hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC).
In the study, 72 healthy volunteers between the ages of 60 and 80 were split into two groups, with one group taking 100 milligrams of wasabi extract at bedtime and the other group taking a placebo.
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The study involved 72 healthy subjects aged 60 to 80, with half of them taking 100 milligrams of wasabi extract at bedtime and the rest receiving a placebo.