They discover that a popular Japanese ingredient helps improve memory in older people

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2023-11-27 17:21:22

An investigation has discovered that the wasabia traditional spice japanese and popularly known for its use to season the sushican be beneficial to improve the memory of older people.

The study, carried out by the Japanese food manufacturer Kinjirushi and the Tohoku Universityhas been based on analyzing a type of mustard oil called hexarafano and that it is found in small quantities in the roots of the plant, as reported by the agency What.

The research has focused on knowing if the compound has a positive impact on function cognitive of healthy adults 60 years or more.

Tests were carried out on a total of 72 healthy adults from 60 y 80 years, who were separated into two groups: one took a dose of 5 grams of wasabi rhizome during 12 weeks like daily supplement; and another received a placebo. Subsequent cognitive tests showed that group that took the supplement showed a improvement in its memory compared to the placebo group.

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“With an aging global population, we aim to use the health benefits of wasabi to improve the healthy life expectancy and well-being of older people”explained a worker from the Kinjirushi company.

Cognitive improvements were particularly evident in terms of their ability to process conversations brief, perform calculations simple and relate Names with faces

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