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Japanese study suggests that wasabi prevents tooth decay

Japanese study suggests that wasabi prevents tooth decay

Scientists in Japan have suggested that wasabi can help to prevent tooth decay. Wasabi is a pungent plant from the Cruciferous family, which is often served in Japanese restaurants as an accompaniment to sushi. The study found that a chemical compound, known as isothiocyanates, which is found in wasabi, helps to prevent decay; the compound […]