How Wasabi Can Boost Your Health: Nutrition Professionals Explain

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Benefits by Jacomie Nel

Master of Science (MSc), Dietetics/Dietitian · 7 years of experience · South Africa

• Wasabi is effective in keeping your heart healthy. It is high in fiber, which helps to reduce your LDL (bad) cholesterol.
• Wasabi helps with weight loss. Wasabi is low in calories and high on fiber – this helps you feel fuller for longer without consuming a lot of calories.
• Wasabi boosts your immune system to keep you healthy. Wasabi is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, Vitamin C, Folate and Zinc.

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Benefits by Julia Rocha

Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Brazil

• Wasabi contains powerful phytonutrients called isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates are sulphur-containing phytonutrients with strong anticancer effects, their anticancer effects occur as they neutralize carcinogens. Studies have shown that isothiocyanates can help prevent lung cancer and esophageal cancer, and help reduce the risk of other cancers, including gastrointestinal cancer.
• Wasabi is rich in omega-3, omega-6 and proteins and brings a feeling of satiety, controlling the desire to eat, so it is a great ally in weight loss.

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Benefits by Michael Colangelo

Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA

• Authentic wasabi is rarely consumed; however, it contains compounds called isothiocyinates(ITCs). Research suggests these compounds have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-platelet, and anti-cancer effects. These benefits have only been observed in few animal studies and no high-quality human studies.
• Wasabi contains small amounts of potassium. Potassium rich diets have a positive effect on blood pressure and therefore can lower risk of heart disease.

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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.