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Wasabi

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) contains isothiocyanates (6-MSITC) with antioxidant/anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. One small Japanese RCT reported memory improvement in older adults, but overall human evidence is minimal and preliminary.

Mostly preclinical; one small memory RCT.

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About Wasabi

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) contains isothiocyanates (6-MSITC) with antioxidant/anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. One small Japanese RCT reported memory improvement in older adults, but overall human evidence is minimal and preliminary. Grade low.

What Wasabi supports

  • Source of isothiocyanate compounds (6-MSITC)

How much Wasabi to take

The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.

Effective

1001000

mg

No established therapeutic dose; nominal range for a blend component.

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Mostly preclinical; one small memory RCT.

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