"Discover the Surprising Memory-Boosting Powers of This Popular Condiment"
A study conducted by researchers at Japan's Tohoku University has found that the bioactive compound 6-MSITC in wasabi, a popular condiment often served with sushi, may improve memory. The study involved 72 healthy adults over 60 who were given either a supplement containing 6-MSITC or a placebo over 12 weeks. Those who took the supplement showed significant improvement in working and episodic memory performances compared to the placebo group. The researchers believe that 6-MSITC reduces oxidants and inflammation in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for learning and memory.