One seaweed superfood is so packed with protein that some fans call it a “vegetarian meatball” — and it’s also been linked to slower brain aging.

Packed with vital nutrients, the tiny aquatic plant could prevent cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, according to some research.

It may even help with weight loss and improve metabolism. 3

The Mankai plant, a type of duckweed known scientifically as Wolffia globosa , is native to Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Laos, India, China and Myanmar. It can also be found in parts of the Americas.

And it packs quite the nutritional punch, especially when it comes to the brain.

A 2022 study found that those who ate less red meat and more foods high in polyphenols — including Mankai plant and green tea — e

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