Wasabi, beloved on sushi, linked to "really substantial" boost in memory, Japanese study finds

So... clearly we need to insert the gene(s) for 6-MSITC into yeast so we no longer need to deal with a fragile and temperamental Brassica to get it.

For those unaware, the vast majority of 'Wasabi' around the world is really just horseradish paste. The actual Wasabi plant is much rarer and harder to cultivate/mass produce. Real Wasabi also loses it's flavor in about 15 minutes.

This study appears to be referring to the actual Wasabi plant, so the spicy green paste you eat on your sushi isn't going to be boosting your memory like in this study.

Here's a source.

Kinda suspicious that it's a Japanese study saying this. Kinda how I would be suspicious if an Italian study said authentic Parmesan cheese cured cancer, or a Scottish study said that 12 year old single malt whisky increased life expectancy.

The only authentic Wasabi in the US, is in the Oregon coast and in mountains in NC.