Tag: Wasabi side effects

According to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, consuming large amounts of wasabi may increase the risk of bleeding. This raises the question: is a spoonful of wasabi bad for you, or is the concern overblown for those who love the sinus-clearing kick?

Wasabi paste served in most restaurants is not authentic wasabi but a mix of horseradish, mustard, and green food coloring. So, are there health risks to wasabi, and do the risks differ depending on whether it's real or imitation?